• The chill plate cooling tubes have been installed and brazed.  VPI preparations have begun.
• We forecast completing C2 by 5/10/06, versus 5/4/06 in the project schedule. We are working weekend shifts in order to reduce schedule risks.
  

• Winding of side A was completed. Winding of Side B has begun.
• We forecast completing C3 by 6/16/06, versus 6/23/06 in the project schedule. We are working weekend shifts in order to reduce schedule risks.
  

• The baseline dimensional scan of the winding form is in progress.
• We forecast completing C4 by 7/12/06, versus 7/24/06 in the project schedule.
  

17 poured to date
5 in foundry operations
8 in machining operations
4 delivered.

• The C-5 is in final inspection. Wayne Reiersen and Frank Malinowski are at Major Tool overseeing the operations. We forecast delivery next week, well before the project’s scheduled delivery date of May 4.
  

• The A-1 is progressing without major problems through 3-axis Mitsu-40 operations.
• Some learning-related delays have been experienced, but it is expected to be through 3-axis operations by this weekend.
• The project’s scheduled delivery date is June 8.
  

• The A-2 and A-3 have completed roughing operations and are ready to go on the Mitsu-40.
• The project’s scheduled delivery dates are July 13 for A-2 and August 16 for A-3.
  

• The A-4 is nearly finished with roughing operations on the Lucas 40T, as well as cutting poloidal breaks and windows.
  

• The B-1, A-5, and C-6 are at MTM, awaiting machining.
  

• The A-6 completed inspections and is ready to ship as soon as outstanding NCRs are cleared.
  

• The B-2 is in final processing and is expected to ship in the next few days.
  

• The B-3 completed initial X-ray at MQS and was returned to MetalTek.
  

• The B-4 was shipped to MQS for initial X-ray.
  

• Processing of the B-5 is under way.
  

• VVSA #1: The ports continue to be temporarily re-attached for port alignment, weld-prepping, and installation of the backing ring and leak-check tube. Re-work of the end flanges will be done after the #2 end flanges are welded.
  

• VVSA #2: All ports and bosses have been welded to the shell. Laser scanning and flange welding operations are in progress.
  

• VVSA #3: Machining of port holes on the DSI has been completed.
  

• An updated schedule was received from Major Tool, forecasting delivery of the 3 segments on 5/23, 7/25/, and 8/15.  In a follow-up teleconference, Major Tool stated that they foresaw no further technical issues, and are staffing the VVSA operation with welders, laser operators, and 2 team leaders to support completion of the order. They will be working two 9-hour shifts, 6 days a week.