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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).
Confirming the adoption of 3 1/2% Nickel steel for the rear axle drop forgings.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 171\3\  img031
Date  3rd January 1920
  
To By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from R.{Sir Henry Royce}
Copy to CJ.
" Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington}

COPY.

R4/G3.1.20.

RE MATERIAL FOR REAR AXLE CASING.

With reference to material for rear axle casing, on your suggestion and Mr. Hall's recommendation, I agree that we adopt 3 1/2% Nickel steel for the back axle drop forgings of the central case.

R.{Sir Henry Royce}
  
  


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