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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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Extract from a 10,000-mile test report detailing battery ignition issues due to an imperfect condenser connection.21th Apr 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 100
Material composition of 'Sparkite' contact points, comparing silver, tungsten, and platinum.26th Apr 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 101
List of various magnetos awaiting testing, detailing manufacturers, models, and reference numbers.27th Apr 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 102
The difficulties and testing of tungsten low tension contact points.29th Apr 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 103
The testing of tungsten rivets and contacts for ignition systems and magnetos.29th Apr 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 104
The testing and replacement of tungsten and sparkite low tension contact points.29th Apr 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 105
Requesting trials on a new, softer sample of Tungsten for machining into rivets for contact points.30th Apr 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 106
Returning sparkite points and supplying new tungsten contacts from an American company.8th Jan 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 107
Fitting of Tungsten Contacts, supplied by the Ind. Lamp and Wire Co., to the Contact Breaker on chassis 4.EX.5th May 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 108
Suggestion to transfer tungsten contact points from chassis 49-GB to chassis 6 EX for inspection by Mr. Royce.3rd Jun 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 109
Transfer of Tungsten Contact Points from one vehicle to another.23th Jun 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 110
Performance of tungsten contact points on a chassis.25th Jun 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 111
The replacement of tungsten points with platinum points on a component.25th Jun 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 112
Troubleshooting of low tension contact points by comparing them with those from a Delco ignition system.28th Jun 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 113
Forwarding a letter from America regarding tungsten contact points and requesting a report in triplicate.11th Aug 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 114
Letter concerning the testing and performance report of Tungsten Contact Points.28th Jul 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 115
Enquiries and reports on tungsten contact points for electrical experimental work.12th Aug 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 116
The unsatisfactory performance of tungsten contact points and the conclusion that platinum is the only safe alternative for ignition.12th Aug 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 117
Attaching Tungsten Points removed from 6 EX, which were previously omitted.14th Aug 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 118
Mr. Royce's dissatisfaction with tungsten point tests and a directive to trial points from a Delco ignition.16th Aug 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 119
Removing tungsten contact points from a Liberty ignition to fit onto a chassis ignition for experimental testing.17th Aug 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 120
Fitting silver and tungsten sparking points to a distributor for testing.25th Aug 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 121
Instruction detailing the fitting of a distributor with silver spark points and tungsten contacts.25th Aug 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 122
Fitting of Tungsten Contacts from a Liberty Distributor to chassis 4.EX.1st Sep 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 123
Forwarding a copy of a letter from America and requesting a report in triplicate.15th Sep 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 124
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America regarding test failures of Tungsten Contact Points.27th Aug 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 125
Testing of tungsten points from a Delco Liberty ignition on a standard chassis.24th Sep 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 126
The unsatisfactory performance of tungsten contact points and related manufacturing difficulties.27th Sep 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 127
Requesting the return of failed tungsten ignition points for inspection by Mr. Olley and the American supplier.27th Sep 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 128
Test report comparing tungsten contacts for high and low tension points from various firms.28th Sep 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 129
Continued log sheet detailing tests and remarks on various contacts and rods from different suppliers.28th Sep 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 130
The determination of the specific resistance of a tungsten rod.1st Oct 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 131
Instruction sheet detailing the modification and fitting of Delco Tungsten points from a Liberty ignition system.8th Oct 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 132
Instruction sheet detailing an experiment on the contact resistance of tungsten.12th Oct 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 133
Experiment investigating the contact resistance of tungsten rods.24th Jan 1919Box 35 \ 5  scan 134
Instruction sheet detailing experiments on the contact resistance of tungsten rods.24th Jan 1919Box 35 \ 5  scan 135
Instruction note regarding the contact resistance of tungsten contacts.24th Jan 1919Box 35 \ 5  scan 136
From EFC to E. enquiring about the location of tungsten points for inspection.13th Oct 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 137
Return of a blade and screw with tungsten points tested on an experimental car.13th Oct 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 138
Inspection of tungsten ignition points from experimental cars and the difficulty in their manufacture.14th Oct 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 139
Electrical test observing the oxidation of tungsten points.15th Aug 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 140
And diagrams detailing an experiment on the contact resistance of oxidised tungsten points.24th Jan 1919Box 35 \ 5  scan 141
Experiment observing the oxidation of Tungsten Points.24th Jan 1919Box 35 \ 5  scan 142
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America regarding the machining of tungsten rods for tungsten points.19th Oct 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 143
Investigation into the contact resistance of tungsten points in an electrical circuit.20th Oct 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 144
Observation on the effects of current on electrical contacts, specifically regarding resistance and discoloration.20th Oct 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 145
Return of a tungsten contact piece and screw off a 6 EX.1st Oct 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 146
Letter from the American branch to London regarding reports and samples of Tungsten Points.28th Oct 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 147
Inspection of a second set of tungsten ignition contact points run on an experimental car.29th Oct 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 148
Letter from the Tungsten Manufacturing Co Ltd regarding an enquiry for Tungsten Contacts.15th Nov 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 149
The return of Tungsten Contact Points to Springfield.18th Nov 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 150
Letter discussing issues with machining Tungsten alloy rods and sourcing alternative contacts.26th Oct 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 151
The concluding page of a letter to Mr. Claude Johnson about giving makers another trial.28th Oct 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 152
Letter from Fansteel Products Company discussing the manufacturing process and requirements for tungsten parts.22th Oct 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 153
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America regarding a report on Tungsten Points and the manufacturing of sample contacts.19th Nov 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 154
Tungsten contact and distributor sparking points, including supplier rights and ongoing testing.22th Nov 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 155
Letter discussing the challenges of welding Tungsten and returning unused rods and contacts to suppliers.22th Nov 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 156
The correct fitting of Tungsten points and the capabilities of various manufacturing companies.22th Nov 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 157
Re-make of chassis governor drive and brake spring plates to be fitted with tungsten points.6th Dec 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 158
Sending ignition blades and screws to be fitted with tungsten points for testing in the U.S.A.7th Dec 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 159
Letter from the American division concerning the supply and testing of Tungsten contacts for battery ignition systems.9th Dec 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 160
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America suggesting the English Works source Tungsten parts from a UK-based affiliate for more prompt service.23th Dec 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 161
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America concerning the forwarding of six sets of Tungsten contacts made by Fansteel Products Co.23th Dec 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 162
Letter from Fansteel Products Company regarding the supply and properties of tungsten contacts for ignition systems.8th Dec 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 163
Internal memorandum from EWT to EFC requesting a report on Tungsten Contacts.24th Dec 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 164
Letter from Tungsten Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of Tungsten-faced contacts fitted to springs and screws for testing.29th Dec 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 165
Sending Tungsten contacts from the Fansteel Products Co. for testing on battery ignition systems.31th Dec 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 166
Instructions from Fansteel Products Company U.S.A. for the fitting of Tungsten Contacts.1st Nov 1929Box 35 \ 5  scan 167
Requesting an official order for the fitting of tungsten points to battery ignition components.31th Dec 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 168
The use of a car for testing experimental parts, specifically tungsten contact points and Bleriot cutouts.31th Dec 1920Box 35 \ 5  scan 169
The receipt and marking of tungsten contacts from two different suppliers.1st Jan 1921Box 35 \ 5  scan 170
The dispatch of four sets of blades with tungsten contacts for testing on experimental cars.3rd Jan 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 001
Letter from Tungsten Manufacturing Co. Ltd. concerning the testing of supplied Tungsten Contacts.6th Jan 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 002
Fitting blades and screws with tungsten points to 7-CA and 2.EX car engines.6th Jan 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 003
Communication regarding the supply of an outside battery case and a preference against fitting certain electrical components.6th Jan 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 004
Fitting issue with tungsten contacts on blades.7th Jan 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 005
Test report on Tungsten contact points for a U.S. & Bosch Magneto.10th Jan 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 006
Investigation into faulty sparking points and contact-breaker settings, which resulted in a soldered point coming off.10th Jan 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 007
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America concerning the dispatch of six battery ignition blades with Tungsten contact points.18th Jan 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 008
Testing tungsten points from a Liberty Delco ignition for use in standard battery ignition systems.21th Jan 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 009
390-hour test of Liberty tungsten contact points in a battery ignition system.21th Jan 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 010
Test report on tungsten points from the Independent Lamp and Wire Co. noting defects and sparking.16th Dec 1920Box 35 \ 6  scan 011
Test report on the failure of Tungsten Points in a Watford Magneto due to arcing.24th Jan 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 012
Unsatisfactory experimental trials of tungsten contact points for magnetos.25th Jan 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 013
The performance of Tungsten make and break points after 3,000 miles of use compared to standard contacts.25th Jan 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 014
Query regarding the compatibility of tungsten points with different battery ignition systems.26th Jan 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 015
Query regarding the markings and fitment of tungsten contacts for a battery ignition make & break system.27th Jan 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 016
Poor performance of tungsten ignition points from a Liberty Delco system compared to standard and experimental contacts.28th Jan 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 017
The bench testing of distributor sparking points made from various materials for a battery ignition system.28th Jan 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 018
Markings for sparking points made of various metals and seeking instructions for further testing.28th Jan 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 019
The bench testing of various materials for distributor sparking points in a battery ignition system.1st May 1923Box 35 \ 6  scan 020
Report page detailing the wear and tear on various metal components like Nichrome, Nickel-Brass, and Nickel.11th Dec 1929Box 35 \ 6  scan 021
Requesting the return of components for an additional 100 hours of testing.15th Feb 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 022
Letter from C. Melin & Co. introducing their 'NEO-TUNGSTEN' screw contacts for magnetos and contact breakers.15th Feb 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 023
Letter from a supplier regarding a new Tungsten Contact for Magneto Work, including a specimen.16th Feb 1931Box 35 \ 6  scan 024
Letter to Messrs. G.G. Blackwell Sons & Co. Ltd. regarding experiments on tungsten contacts for magnetos.18th Feb 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 025
The testing of Tungsten contacts for battery ignition make and break systems.24th Feb 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 026
U.S.A. Bosch battery ignition system, its components, and supply conditions from Delco.2nd Feb 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 027
Cover note regarding a letter from America about tungsten contact points for magnetos.1st Mar 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 028
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America regarding the use of tungsten contact points for magnetos and battery ignition.15th Feb 1921Box 35 \ 6  scan 029


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