In attendance: Nelson Chester, David Eartly, Ron Evans, Oleg Prokofiev

 Plascore processing requirements for 14 panels
The requirements were updated to the following:

•  Cores for two panels are to be cut on each of the proposed saws that Plascore intends to use in production.  Once cut these cores are to be measured for thickness variation using a depth gauge and measuring through the honeycomb structure.  Enough data points are to be taken to give a good indication of the thickness variation over the entire core.  If the largest variation from maximum to minimum is < 0.010" Plascore is to proceed to epoxy skins to cores.  If cores exceed the above variation, Plascore will contact Fermilab to discuss improvement possibilities.  Plascore will not proceed without prior approval from Fermilab.
• Approved cores are to be further processed into completed panel assemblies. During the pressing and curing operations Plascore will insure that the press platens are clean and free epoxy drips or other materials that might cause dents or marks on the panel skin surfaces.  Plascore will take efforts to insure that the platen surfaces remain flat and parallel during the the pressing operation.  Once the panels are cured Plascore will measure the flatness of the panels produced by setting each panel vertically on a long edge and using a straight edge, string, or the like, measure the bend and bow both horizontally and vertically at enough places to characterize the bend and bow in the panels.  It is requested that Plascore mark on each panel its position in the press (upper or lower), which side faces up, which end was at the front (or back) of the press, and in what order the panels were produced.  We also request that Plascore record the time and temperature cycle that each set of panels see during their cure cycle.  If agreeable to Plascore, at its option, Fermilab may elect to visit Plascore once panels are completed to make final measurements prior to Plascore shipping the panels to Fermilab.

Per telephone call from D. Eartly at 1:00 PM he was sending the above request to Plascore for their comment and approval.  Per fax from Plascore to D. Eartly dated 9/17, Plascore agreed to our requirements.
 

• Action Item: Ron to place Purchase Order for 14 panels in accordance with agreed specifications per the fax copy given to Ron on 9/23.

• Action Item: It is requested that the TD Receiving Inspection Group take  responsibility for making these measurements.  Coordination with Phyllis Deering is necessary.

•  Action Item:  TD Material Controls Group should coordinate with Nelson, Giorgio,  and Dave Eartly to plan what tooling to supply Plascore and what personnel support may be needed.