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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding a visit to discuss Dennis bearings and lubrication details.18th Oct 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0039
Letter to High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding faulty bearings with blow holes that had to be scrapped and re-cast.18th Oct 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0040
Letter to High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding arranging a visit to Dennis Co.21th Oct 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0041
Letter to High Duty Alloys Ltd. proposing dates for a visit to the Dennis Co.29th Oct 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0042
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. arranging a meeting for Mr. Milne and Mr. Matthews.1st Nov 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0043
Letter to W.C. Devereux regarding the supply of material, referencing an attached letter from E.R.A.16th Nov 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0044
Letter to High Duty Alloys Ltd. arranging a visit to Leylands regarding aluminium tin bearings.17th Nov 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0045
Letter to High Duty Alloy Ltd. arranging a visit to Leyland's for a bearing inspection.17th Nov 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0046
Letter from H. G. Herrington of High Duty Alloys Ltd. to W. A. Robotham regarding a scheduling conflict for a visit to Leyland.18th Nov 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0047
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. declining a visit invitation due to short notice.18th Nov 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0048
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding the supply of E.R.A. bearing material as either ingots or cast bearing shells.18th Nov 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0049
Letter to W.C. Devereux of High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding the use of A.C.6 bearing material on a production basis.3rd Dec 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0050
Telegram-style memo to Alloy, Slough, concerning correspondence, prices and a visit.6th Dec 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0051
Telegram received by telephone requesting a reply regarding bearings for ERH.6th Dec 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0052
Telegram received by telephone requesting a reply regarding bearings for ERA.6th Dec 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0053
Telegram from Slough requesting a reply regarding bearings for ERA alloys.6th Dec 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0054
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. concerning pistons for E.R.A. and enclosing 'Pobottle' booklets.14th Dec 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0055
Letter to W.C. Devereux of High Duty Alloys Ltd., thanking him for 'Pobottle' booklets and requesting an additional set for a Director.15th Dec 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0056
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. acknowledging a previous letter and confirming the dispatch of Pobottle booklets.18th Dec 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0057
Letter to High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding the use of different bearing metals and alloys for main bearings.21th Dec 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0058
Letter to W.C. Devereux regarding a licensing arrangement with Mr. Vandervelle for manufacturing experimental bearings.21th Dec 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0059
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding an enquiry.23th Dec 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0060
Letter to High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding a meeting with A.E.C. Ltd. to discuss supplying aluminium bearings.29th Dec 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0061
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. arranging a meeting in Derby.31th Dec 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0062
Letter confirming an upcoming meeting with Mr. Herrington of High Duty Alloys Ltd.3rd Jan 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0063
Letter to W.C. Devereux of High Duty Alloys Ltd. rearranging a meeting.7th Jan 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0064
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding a reply to correspondence and arranging a works visit.8th Jan 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0065
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. arranging a meeting regarding the Northern Aluminium Co.6th Jan 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0066
Letter to W.G. Devereux of High Duty Alloys arranging a factory visit.13th Jan 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0067
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. requesting a meeting be arranged with Morris Commercial Cars Ltd. to discuss bearings.3rd Jan 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0068
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding the preferred form and dimensions for an extruded alloy ingot intended for bearings.28th Jan 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0069
Letter to High Duty Alloys Ltd. concerning the extrusion of AC.7 bearing alloy and proposing tube dimensions.2nd Feb 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0070
Covering letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. enclosing a copy of a letter to F. Perkins Ltd.21th Feb 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0071
Letter to W.F. Pailing of F. Perkins Ltd. to arrange a meeting concerning Bearing Shells.21th Feb 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0072
The appointment of a specialist from High Duty Alloys to oversee the development of aluminium tin bearing alloys.22th Feb 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0073
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. correcting a previously dictated paragraph regarding a seized bearing.22th Feb 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0074
Letter to High Duty Alloys Ltd. cancelling a visit to Dennis Bros. Ltd. regarding bearing tests.23th Feb 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0075
Short typed message cancelling a visit from Dennis to Perry Alloys, Slough.24th Feb 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0076
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. to Mr. Rowbotham regarding a meeting to discuss a bearing question.3rd Mar 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0077
Letter to W.C. Devereux of High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding a bearing situation and travel arrangements.28th Jun 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0078
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding correspondence with Wellworthy, bearing manufacturing, and material supplies.29th Jun 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0079
Letter to High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding magnesium loss in A.C.9 alloy after remelting.2nd Aug 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0080
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. discussing bearing materials and arranging a meeting.29th Aug 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0081
Letter regarding magnesium loss during the remelting of A.C.9 bearing alloy and proposed adjustments to magnesium content.30th Aug 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0082
Letter to High Duty Alloys Ltd. arranging a meeting for the following week.2nd Sep 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0083
Letter from the Experimental Department confirming a visit to High Duty Alloys Ltd.7th Sep 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0084
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. postponing a visit from Mr. C.T. Salt due to the illness of Mr. Herrington.9th Sep 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0085
Letter to W.C. Devereux regarding a bearing job and arranging a liaison between High Duty Alloys, Wellworthys, and Rolls-Royce.14th Sep 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0086
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. proposing alternative meeting dates.6th Sep 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0087
Letter to High Duty Alloys Ltd. acknowledging a meeting postponement and proposing a new location for a discussion.13th Sep 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0088
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. acknowledging receipt of correspondence from W.A. Robotham.15th Sep 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0089
Letter to High Duty Alloys Ltd. about difficulties in obtaining the required Brinell hardness on certain bearings.11th Oct 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0090
Letter from the Experimental Department to High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding recent correspondence and meetings.26th Oct 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0091
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. enclosing a copy of correspondence sent to Wellworthy Piston Rings Ltd.26th Oct 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0092
Private and confidential letter to a supplier regarding material quality control and foundry issues.27th Oct 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0093
Letter to Wellworthy Piston Rings Ltd. discussing meetings, laboratory reports, and the design of bearings.27th Oct 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0094
Letter to High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding the manufacture of AC.9 bearings.1st Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0095
Letter to High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding out-of-specification AC.9 material with high magnesium content.4th Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0096
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding direct communication protocols for supplier queries.5th Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0097
Letter refuting an assumption about the composition of a high magnesium aluminium alloy melt.5th Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0098
Page two of a typed letter to J. Howlett of Wellworthy Piston Rings Ltd regarding a misunderstanding and bearing development.5th Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0099
Requesting recommendations on the manufacturing procedure of AC.9 alloy for a meeting with Wellworthy and High Duty Alloys.12th Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0100
Outlining queries following a meeting with representatives from Wellworthy and High Duty Alloys.12th Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0101
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding the collection and examination of cast A.C.9 bearings.12th Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0102
Meeting notes regarding manufacturing trouble with A.C.9 Alloy and obtaining satisfactory Brinell hardness.21th Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0103
The difficulties of producing A.C.9 alloy to specification and the cooperation with external firms.21th Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0104
List of questions compiled during a meeting concerning production difficulties and manufacturing methods for bearings.21th Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0105
Material specification, mixing instructions, and process details for an alloy.1st Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0106
Chemical analysis procedures for determining tin, manganese, silicon, and iron content.21th Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0107
Chemical analysis procedures for determining the amounts of Magnesium, Nickel, and Copper in an alloy.1st Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0108
Procedures for producing and heat-treating melts, including furnace types, hardness tests and the use of flux.1st Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0109
Experimental melt and casting properties of A.C.9 Bearing Material.1st Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0110
Casting temperatures and results for various components and dies.1st Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0111
Metal casting experiments using various dies and temperatures.1st Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0112
General inference on a casting material's suitability for manufacturing bearings.21th Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0113
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. requesting full working instructions and die temperatures for the manufacture of A.C.9 bearing alloy.23th Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0114
Letter to High Duty Alloys Ltd. forwarding a summary of a discussion held at Derby.25th Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0115
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. enclosing a summary of discussions about the manufacture of A.C.9 Bearing Alloy.26th Nov 1938Box 116 \ 2  scan0116
Letter to W.C. Devereux regarding a report on a visit to Germany and arrangements for bearings in France.14th Jan 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0117
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding licence arrangements for materials in France.18th Jan 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0118
Letter to High Duty Alloys Ltd. discussing the performance of an aluminium tin bearing alloy.19th Jan 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0119
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. discussing a bearing question, samples, and sales policy.23th Jan 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0120
Letter to High Duty Alloys Ltd. discussing the procurement and testing of aluminium and magnesium parts for experimental cars.11th Dec 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0121
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding material samples for post-war business.18th Dec 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0122
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. providing material characteristics for Hiduminium and magnesium alloys.22th Dec 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0123
Data sheet detailing the characteristics and applications of sandcast 'Hiduminium' R.R. 53 alloy.22th Dec 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0124
Tensile and hardness test results for heat-treated sand and chill castings at elevated temperatures.22th Dec 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0125
Data sheet for 'Hiduminium' R.R. 50, a general sand and die-casting alloy.22th Dec 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0126
Physical and mechanical properties of 'Hiduminium' R.R. 50 (D.T.D. 133.B).22th Dec 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0127
Data sheet for 'Hiduminium' R.R. 53.C high strength sand and die casting alloy.22th Dec 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0128
Physical and mechanical properties of the alloy 'Hiduminium' R.R. 53.C.22th Dec 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0129
Data sheet for 'Hiduminium' R.R. 59 (L42) wrought alloy for parts working at elevated temperatures.22th Dec 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0130
Physical and mechanical properties of the alloy 'Hiduminium' R.R. 59.22th Dec 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0131
Data sheet for Hiduminium R.R. 56 stampings, detailing physical properties, heat treatment, and performance metrics.22th Dec 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0132
Tensile test results for fully heat-treated stampings of bearing caps and a diesel engine connecting rod.22th Dec 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0133
Data sheet for 'Hiduminium' 72 alloy, detailing properties and heat treatment for extruded, drawn, and rolled sections.22th Dec 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0134
Specification sheet for the physical and mechanical properties of 'Hiduminium' 72.22th Dec 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0135
Data sheet detailing the properties and characteristics of the Hiduminium RR.77 alloy.22th Dec 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0136
Data sheet detailing the physical and mechanical properties of the alloy Hiduminium RR.77.22th Dec 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0137
Data sheet on the anodic treatment of 'Hiduminium' alloys, detailing the Bengough process.22th Dec 1939Box 116 \ 2  scan0138


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