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).
Cost analysis and quotation for Wraith and Bentley radiator matrices.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 150\3\ scan0318 | |
Date | 27th January 1938 | |
-2- RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std.14/MH.{M. Huckerby}27.1.38. (2) Wraith Radiator Matrices EW.1161. Cost per Matrix. Tool Charge. Quotation for EW.1161 matrix, fully tested, in lots of 100 - £3. 3s. 6d. £25 Ditto - but not pressure tested - £2.19s. 3d. £25 Extra charge for dipping tank on to block - 1/- (Messrs. Marstons stated that when they get going in production they would probably be able to omit the last charge ). Extra charge for supplying tank (EW.1620) complete with support brackets (EW.1617/8) - 5/- The cost of combined tools for making both Wraith and B.III bottom tanks was given as £60 approx. (3) Bentley II EB.3373 Matrix. Cost per Matrix. Tool Cost. Quotation for EB.3373 matrix fully tested - £3. 3s. 0d. None. Ditto - but not pressure tested - £2.19s. 9d. None. Extra charge for dipping tank on to block - 1/- (4) Bentley III Matrix to EB.3513. Quotation for EB.3513 matrix, fully tested £3. 6s. 3d. Ditto - but not pressure tested £3. 1s. 9ds Extra charge for dipping tank on to block - 1/- We are not satisfied with this figure which represents an increase of 3/3d. over B.II price, and we are taking steps to reduce it. | ||