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).
Inquiries into the price, quantity, and casting characteristics of Magnalium metal.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 36\3\ scan 033 | |
| Date | 11th May 1917 | |
| R R.{Sir Henry Royce} 235 a (200 T) (S.C. 536. 15-2-16) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 1647 To R.{Sir Henry Royce} from EFC. c. to J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} c. to Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} EFC4/T11.5.17. RE X.3031 - MAGNALIUM METAL With reference to your memo R2/B9517, we made inquiries as to the price and quantity obtainable, of the above metal, from the O.O., and we were informed that the price was £215 per ton, for the last quantity delivered, but that enquiries would be made for the present price. We are to-day, urging these enquiries, and also asking for a report on the casting characteristics of this metal as compared with crankchamber alloy. EFC. | ||