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 reduction for Phantom III gearbox parts due to simplified machining.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 94\2\ scan0111 | |
| Date | 10th December 1936 | |
| 328 G/Rb.{R. Bowen} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls}4/R.10.12.36. P.III GEARBOX COSTS. We understand from a copy of Ws/TB1/P. 28.11.36. that the machining of certain parts has now been simplified. These are:- Sec.6030. G.81736. G.81749. G.82658/9 G.83289. G.83292. G.83351. G.83490. G.83492. Sec.6050. G.82896. G.84434. When the new labour figures are available, could you let us know the cost reduction on these parts. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||