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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 Durion Limited suggesting the use of their chrome deposit process for brake drums.3rd Feb 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0162
Use of 'Millenite' cast iron for brake drums, with a request to experiment with its production.4th Feb 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0163
Letter to Capt. V.H. Baker of Durion Ltd. regarding the chromium plating of brake drums and material selection.21th Feb 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0164
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding chromium plating of test rig drums to assess wear resistance and suitable linings.21th Feb 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0165
Properties and analysis of different iron materials for brake drums.24th Feb 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0166
Millenite brake drums with representatives from Messrs. Lake & Elliot.25th Feb 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0167
Letter from Lake & Elliot discussing brake drum performance and the metallurgical structure of Millenite.17th Feb 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0168
Letter from Lake & Elliot Ltd regarding a quotation and material for Brake Drums.17th Feb 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0169
Letter from Lake & Elliot Ltd. regarding the testing of micro sections from a drum.22th Feb 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0170
Letter from Durion Limited discussing a process to increase the life of brake drums by depositing on steel.22th Feb 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0171
Letter to Messrs. Lake & Elliot discussing the microscopic analysis of submitted iron specimens.27th Feb 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0172
Inquiry to Spun Castings Ltd. regarding the development of a cost-reduced austenitic iron for potential use in brake drums.4th Mar 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0173
Letter from a centrifugal casting manufacturer about experiments with austenitic iron for brake drum liners.5th Mar 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0174
Letter confirming an appointment with Messrs. James & Co. (Birmingham) Ltd.6th Mar 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0175
Cost analysis and instruction to change the material for split pin G.79140 from chromium-plated mild steel to stainless steel.20th Apr 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0176
Letter from Robert Hyde & Son Ltd. following up on the results of test bars sent for investigation.2nd Jul 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0177
Letter to a supplier declining their sample material for brake drums as the current material is satisfactory and changing would incur extra cost.8th Jul 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0178
Use of Hykro material for case hardening to avoid chromium plating on Phantom III and Merlin engine components.2nd Oct 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0179
Risks of silver soldering brass gallery pipes for the Phantom III and Bentley models.27th Oct 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0180
The experimental results of using carburised Hykro for case hardened materials.11th Nov 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0181
Material suitability and heat treatment processes for camshafts, Phantom III tappets, and rocker levers.11th Nov 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0182
Cost and properties of 'Hykro' crankshaft material compared to V.C.M.18th Nov 1936Box 142 \ 4  scan0183
Letter from the Aluminium Protection Company regarding an enquiry for anodised aluminium samples.18th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 4  scan0184
Address change notification for Aluminium Protection Company, Ltd. including a location map.8th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 4  scan0185
Leaflet outlining the various industrial applications of the Dialumin Process.8th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 4  scan0186
Advertisement for the Dialumin anodising process for stainless and coloured aluminium finishes.3rd Feb 1937Box 142 \ 4  scan0187
Letter to the Aluminium Protection Co. Ltd. chasing up samples of anodized aluminium.3rd Feb 1937Box 142 \ 4  scan0188
Properties and potential cost savings of using cast iron for camshafts and crankshafts.2nd Aug 1937Box 142 \ 4  scan0189
Steel castings for suspension parts and the weight of a Ford crank as a point of comparison.2nd Aug 1937Box 142 \ 4  scan0190
Defining different classes of chassis steels based on their physical characteristics and composition.12th Nov 1937Box 142 \ 4  scan0191
Definition and specification of various types of steel for chassis work.12th Nov 1937Box 142 \ 4  scan0192
The considerations and challenges of specifying chassis steels by their physical characteristics.12th Nov 1937Box 142 \ 4  scan0193
Negotiations with the supplier Firths regarding steel supplies, quality, test methods, and cost reduction.12th Nov 1937Box 142 \ 4  scan0194
Letter from 'Light Metals' introducing their new monthly publication covering light metals and their alloys.27th Jan 1938Box 142 \ 4  scan0195
Lecture on metal adhesives and its relevance to power plant and chassis development.21th Jan 1944Box 142 \ 4  scan0196
Request for a copy of a paper concerning metal adhesives.7th Feb 1944Box 142 \ 4  scan0197
Request for whitewashing, window cleaning, and lighting improvements in the Blower House.1st Jan 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0001
Request to fit a second drawer and lock to a desk in the Experimental Office.5th Jan 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0002
Outlining the specifications for building a new test rig for Dumper Governor Units.1st Jan 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0003
Request to modify the K.10 Test House by tilting a Bentley unit for Spectre engine development.9th Jan 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0004
Request to fit Yale locks to the doors of No. 5 Test House to prevent petrol theft.1st Jan 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0005
Request to order a portable hand pump fixed to a tripod for use in the Experimental Dept.23th Jan 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0006
Confirming arrangements to fit a Single Cylinder Unit for a Bentley and 20/25 HP engine to a test bed.24th Jan 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0007
Confirming a change to the Spectre development programme, altering the tilting tackle angle.25th Jan 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0008
Request to manufacture an experimental test rig for Shock Damper Control Bellows, part F.85395.7th Feb 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0009
Requesting particulars for a counter to be used in an instrument for counting engine revolutions.14th Mar 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0010
Request to arrange for the repainting of a 100 lb. Brake Scale from No.4 Test House.26th Mar 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0011
The potential installation and cost of a cold chamber for cold starting tests.13th Apr 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0012
Urgent internal request for a 250 lbs spring balance for testing shock dampers.12th May 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0013
Urgent internal request detailing the specifications for a stop cock valve.14th May 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0014
Requesting the fitting of wooden storage racks in the Experimental Garage.17th May 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0015
New building blocking light to the Test House and requesting remedial action.25th May 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0016
Request for alterations to a table in the Experimental Department Typists' Office.31th May 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0017
Requesting an order for a 20 ft. square, light-tight tarpaulin sheet to cover photographic apparatus.6th Jun 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0018
The arrangement of a test bed for Spectre and Bentley units.9th Jun 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0019
Urgent request for immediate modification to an outdated coupling on the Bentley bed in the K.10 Test House.11th Jun 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0020
Request to supply a size 5 drawing board and one 'T' square for the Experimental Garage.21th Jun 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0021
Requesting the rebuild of a blower rig in Test House No. 17 for air flow tests on specific aero cylinder heads.4th Jul 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0022
Design of an improved rig for lapping car engine timing gears, outlining existing faults and suggesting improvements.9th Jul 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0023
Suggestion to fit flywheels to the shafts on the lapping rig to produce better quality gears.2nd Jul 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0024
Use of flywheels on rigs for lapping gears, referencing past attempts and observations from Daimler.19th Jul 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0025
Urgent internal memo regarding the setup of a valve spring rig.13th Jul 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0026
The completion of Bumper Test Rigs and modifications required for the dynamometer.10th Aug 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0027
Request to build a valve spring running rig for production testing and experimental cam forms.5th Sep 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0028
From Hs/Rm to EJJ requesting the urgent repair of a planimeter.8th Sep 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0029
Design of cams for a valve spring running rig, specifically to reproduce the Goshawk valve lift.10th Sep 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0030
Request to replace Autoclean filters with Tecalemit Oil Filters on the Bentley and Phantom test beds.14th Sep 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0031
Listing the essential requirements for the experimental garage at Shardlow.24th Sep 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0032
Outlining the essential requirements for the new Experimental Garage at Shardlow.24th Sep 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0033
List of essential requirements for setting up an experimental garage at Shardlow.26th Sep 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0034
Amending an order for a Valve Spring Rig from one to two.27th Sep 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0035
Necessary repairs and upgrades for the K.10 Car Unit Test House, including work on the Bentley and Phantom test beds.1st Nov 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0036
List of required work including oil coolers, padlocks, doors, and lighting.1st Nov 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0037
Request to instruct Millwrights to fit a dirt screen over a desk in the Experimental K.10 Car Unit Test House.19th Nov 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0038
Request for one 'Tyne Coat' for the use of the man on the car wash.7th Dec 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0039
New dynamometer brake for the experimental test house and its placement.7th Dec 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0040
Short memo discussing a small part of a 5-ton pulley block and questioning the material used.13th Dec 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0041
Requesting an order for a Hopkinson Oil Pressure Gauge for the New Bentley Bed in the K.10 Test House.27th Dec 1934Box 143 \ 1  scan0042
Safety request to fit guards over coupling shafts in No. 5 Test House.1st Jan 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0043
Outlining defects and required items for the Shardlow Garage.2nd Jan 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0044
Request for a joiner to make alterations to benches and racks in the Experimental Department Garage.4th Jan 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0045
Specification for the Heenan & Froude Joggler, noting an issue with the voltage.5th Jan 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0046
Cover note confirming modifications to Spectre Test Bed (No. 5).7th Jan 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0047
Urgent request for various Whitworth bolts and nuts for the front axle test rig.12th Jan 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0048
Requesting the whitewashing and painting of the Experimental Garage.14th Jan 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0049
The inadequacy of oil stoves for heating the Experimental Garage at Shardlow and a request to find an alternative.14th Jan 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0050
Request to change a drawing board for a smaller one and to be provided with a suitable Tee-square.16th Jan 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0051
Request to rewire the Bentley Test Bed in Test House No. 5 following a burnt-out switchbox.18th Jan 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0052
Request to fit the Bentley Test Bed with a new support for modified rear engine suspension.18th Jan 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0053
Confirming the allocation of Art Metal Cupboards for the Shardlow Garage and a replacement board.21th Jan 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0054
Requesting protection for the Garage Chief Tester due to a colleague getting sick from a chill.1st Feb 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0055
Request to the Pattern Shop to make a wooden trestle for the Shardlow Garage.7th Feb 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0056
To EJJ urging forward work on an urgently required trestle.13th Feb 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0057
To the Pattern Shop urging the work on a previously requested Wooden Trestle for the Shardlow Garage.13th Feb 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0058
Request for a five-division filing rack to be erected in the Experimental Department Typists' Office.27th Feb 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0059
To Mr. Peskett about fitting a petrol flowmeter and oil pipes to Car Unit Bed K-10.4th Mar 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0060
Safety memo regarding exhaust gas blowback in No. 5 Test Bed (Spectre) and a request for a milk can.13th Mar 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0061
Request for two sets of pit boards to be made and fitted for the Experimental Garage.15th Mar 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0062
Urgent request to the Pattern Shop for board replacement in the Experimental Bumper Test House.15th Mar 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0063
Request to supply a size V adjustable vertical drawing board for the Experimental Office.20th Mar 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0064


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