Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan0 | Optimal composition of valve steel with the addition of Tungsten and Chromium. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Hall from R. c. to EH. c. to BJ. ORIGINAL R4/W1.2.18. 3 X.2574 Re - Valve Steel. From the reports received it would appear that valve steel would be better with sufficient Tungsten to make it… | ||
| Scan1 | Analysis of a valve failure on test due to a design flaw in a drilled hole. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 A.(400 T) S.G. 536. 15-2-16) G. 1546. TO EH. From R. c. to BJ. ORIGINAL. R5/W2.2.18. 3 X.2574. Re - Valve broken on Test. Regarding the valve returned to us broken on testm we notice that the… | ||
| Scan2 | Test results and material modifications for a Friction Controlled Anchor for an Epicyclic gearbox. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 A (400 T) (S.C. 536. 15-2-16) G. 1546 To EH. from R. C.c. to BJ. X.2968 E ORIGINAL. RECEIVED Re - Friction Controlled Anchor for Epicyclic. From the tests you have made it is quite evident… | ||
| Scan3 | Query regarding the design and proportions of heavy metal springs. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 a (400 T) (S.C. 536. 15-2-16) G. 1546. ORIGINAL. R8/W8.2.18. 2 To EFC. from R. c. to BJ. X 1775 Re - Springs. We are designing some springs of very heavy metal and we should be glad if you… | ||
| Scan4 | Design modifications to aluminium camshaft casings based on Mr. Hives' suggestions. | ||
| View original record | To By. from R. c. to WH. c. to BJ. ORIGINAL. R6/W13.2.18. 15 FEB 1918 REC'd 3 X 3063 Re - Aluminium Camshaft Casings. Will you kindly look into this matter and adopt the suggestions mentioned in Mr.… | ||
| Scan5 | Telegram reporting a failed bearing cage and distorted annulus gear, recommending replacement. | ||
| View original record | To: Hives Roycan Derby Message: cage of plant wheel back bearings gone annulus distorted consider new gear throughout required all pinions Been hot engine not required at present machine flying with… | ||
| Scan6 | Use of a rubber joint and clip for an air pump connection. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E. Copy to Mr. " EFC. ORIGINAL 25th February, 1918. E3/G25218 RECEIVED FEB 1918 X.3215 RE RUBBER JOINT CONNECTION FOR AIR PUMP. With reference to your memo BY/RB24/P7218, we have examined… | ||
| Scan7 | Ideas for the manufacture and design of connecting rods. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Moon from R. c. to EH. c. to Wor. c. to CJ. c. to Mr Hall ORIGINAL RECEIVED 28 FEB 1918 X.2059 Re - Connecting Rods. Your suggestion of a square boss near the big end bolts, resulted in our… | ||
| Scan8 | The machining and forging process for connecting rods. | ||
| View original record | -2- Re - Connecting Rods. this process, but leaving enough on for a decent facing when the other side is machined. These two bores and facings will be the correct distance apart and will form the… | ||
| Scan9 | The machining and heat treatment processes for connecting rods, with supporting hand-drawn sketches. | ||
| View original record | -3- Re - Connecting Rods. was finally cut to length leaving perhaps enough for a final grinding before fitting the caps. A rough cut could then be taken through the bore with the stepped milling… | ||