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Extract discussing the standardisation of laminated dynamo and motor poles to solid poles for cost savings.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 61b\3\  scan0178
Date  8th December 1926
  
X5820

Extract from:- EFC {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer} 5/T8.12.26.

DYNAMO & MOTOR POLES AND ARMATURES. X.8660.

20 HP. DYNAMO. X.4638. X.5660.

Field poles of this machine are laminated, but a test is being made on solid poles on the strength of which a standardisation sheet for solid poles is being circulated, as it is said that a saving of 6/4d. would result.

20 HP. STARTER MOTOR. X.4132. X.5620.

This has laminated pole pieces, and it has been suggested by Mr. Clough in his By {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /Cgh {W Clough} 21/G3.12.26, that we should also use solid pole pieces on this motor, and that he proposes to instruct same experimentally with a view to standardisation. In view of our results on the 6" 40/50 motor, we do not consider it necessary to make brake efficiency tests, but regard the matter wholly as one of manufacturing costs. The change should therefore be decided on that basis.

EFC. {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer}
  
  
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