• The C1 was moved from the autoclave to the final assembly station for removal of the mold, installation of permanent clamps, and warm testing.  
• Current forecast is to complete the C1 coil by 3/27/06, or 4 days ahead of schedule for the Level II milestone scheduled for March.
  

• Winding clamp adjustments were completed and a dimensional scan was performed. The scan showed a need to correct a few of the clamp settings. Securing of the lacing strips will start immediately thereafter.
• We forecast completion of the C2 coil by 4/29/06, versus our Level III schedule target of 4/17 in the performance-measurement baseline. The delay in C2 completion does not impact the critical path but management focus is to complete winding station operations on C2 to make way for C4.
  

• A dimensional scan of the C3 coil is in progress.
• We forecast completion of the C3 coil by 6/12/06, versus our Level III schedule target of 6/5/06 the performance-measurement baseline. The delay in C2 completion does not impact the critical path but management focus is to expedite winding station operations.
  

15 poured to date
4 in foundry operations
8 in machining operations
3 delivered.

• The final machining of the poloidal break was completed and the part moved to final inspection. We expect they will meet the project’s scheduled delivery date of March 31. It may ship this coming weekend.
  

• The C-5 completed the first of the five remaining machining steps on the 5-axis U5. The project’s scheduled delivery date is May 4.
  

• The A-1 is in the first operation of two on the 3-axis Mitsu-40. The project’s scheduled delivery date is June 8.
  

• The poloidal break has been cut and the shim welded in place. The project’s scheduled delivery date is July 13.
  

• The A-3 is in roughing operations on the Lucas 40T.
  

• The A-4 was shipped by MetalTek after completing foundry operations.
• The A-4, B-1, and C-6 are at MTM, awaiting machining.
  

• The A-5 returned from MQS needing only a few repairs, which were then completed. A final dimensional scan was completed. After stress relief and final LP inspection, it will be ready to ship to MTM.
  

• The A-6 returned from MQS following RT.
  

• The B2 was shipped to MQS for initial RT.
  

• The B-3 casting is undergoing initial processing steps such as heat treat and grinding.
  

• The B pattern is being set up in preparation for pouring the B-4.
  

• VVSA #1: The dimensional scan data sent last week are being analyzed by the NCSX team. They show out-of-tolerance conditions in 15-20% of the data points, but analyses of potential assembly and performance impacts are still in progress. This is to determine which areas must be corrected. Because of the importance of minimizing the amount of rework in order to minimize schedule and technical risks, the analysis is taking additional time. To further minimize project risks, MTM has suspended processing of areas that may need to be corrected, but are continuing with tasks in unaffected areas.
  

• VVSA #2, processing of VVSA #2 is largely on-hold pending resolution of VVSA #1 dimensional issues. Applying the lessons learned on VVSA #1 is necessary to reduce risks on #2.
  

• VVSA #3,  the sector has reached the front of the queue for the DSI machine where the port holes will be bored. That operation will start immediately after completion of maintenance operations on the DSI.