• Closing of the lacing strips is complete. Closing of the ground wrap is now starting.
• We expect to complete the C1 coil by 3/13/06, or 16 days ahead of schedule for the Level II milestone scheduled for March.
  

• The cladding is being installed on the C2 winding form.
• We expect to complete the C2 coil by 4/20/06, which is 3 days behind our Level III schedule target in the performance-measurement baseline. The C2 coil is well off the critical path.
  

12 poured to date
5 in foundry operations
5 in machining operations
2 delivered.

• EIO was requested to submit an updated plan for completing the remaining MCWF on a schedule that supports the NCSX project baseline. EIO has submitted a plan from MetalTek for completing foundry operations, and is working with  Major Tool to produce the machine shop plan. A review of the plan is scheduled for Jan. 31 at PPPL.
  

• The C-3 casting was flipped and is in the third of five 5-axis operations on the U5. We expect delivery around the end of February.
  

• The C-4 is in 3-axis operations on the Mitsu-40, reportedly progressing very well. We expect delivery of C-4 in April.
  

• The C-5 was set up on the Mitsu-40, so it can be machined while the C-4 is changing setups.
  

• The A-1 and A-2 completed minor re-work at the foundry, passed LPI inspection, and were due to be shipped back to Major Tool last weekend. The A-1 is next in line for machining.
  

• Weld repairs were completed. A final X-ray was performed in-house this week. It is ready for a final dimensional scan.
  

• The B-1 was returned to MetalTek after radiographic testing at MQS. It is ready for welding.
  

• The C-6 completed grinding and weld repair operations, and was moved to the in-house X-ray center.
  

• The  A-4 casting completed grinding operations and was shipped to MQS for initial radiographic testing.
  

• The A-5 casting was shaken out and the gates and risers removed. Visual examination indicates good quality.
  

• The mold for the A-6 casting is being assembled.
  

• Mike Viola and Jim Kukon of PPPL are at Major Tool this week participating in vacuum testing of the first 120-degree segment. They report good progress in equipment checkout and expect to begin pumpdown soon.
  

• The large ports are being welded onto the second 120-degree segment.
  

• Major Tool’s delivery for the 3 VVSA segments:  3/27/06, 5/15/06, and 6/16/06. The final sector delivery forecast date is 3.5 months ahead of schedule for the Level II milestone scheduled for September.