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Blueprint detailing an impact test for a steering gear component.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 28\2\  Scan049
Date  25th May 1927
  
ALTERATION
Location
Date
Initial
B
GUIDE FOR WEIGHT
A
9" DROP ARM
REDUCTION RATIO 15 1/2 TO 1
HELIX ANGLE 10°50'
C
9 3/4" RAD. OF WHEEL
A - DROP IN INCHES
B - WEIGHT DROPPED lbs
C RADIAL MOVEMENT AT RIM OF WHEEL
Table:
A | B (1) | B (2) | B (3)
6 | 1/16 | 3/32 | 1/8
12 | 5/64 | 1/4 | 9/32
18 | 9/32 | 9/32 | 13/32
24 | 9/32 | 15/32 | 1/2
30 | 13/64 | 13/32 | 23/32
36 | 13/32 | 1/2 | 7/8
48 | 13/32 | 9/16 | 1 1/8
All Dimensions not Limited to be ± .010
To be Machined where Marked ƒ
Extra Fine Finish where Marked ƒƒ
ADAMANT ENGINEERING CO. LTD
LUTON.
IMPACT TEST
TYPE O
MATERIAL
No. Off per Set
Machined all Over
Ground where marked G
Traced 25/5/27
Checked
Appvd.
Date
P2737
  
  
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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