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).
Inquiry to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. about finishing steering gear roller assemblies.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 153\4\ scan0059 | |
| Date | 14th May 1940 | |
| File 1300 Experimental Dept. RM {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /FJH. {Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} J/JMc.14.5.40. 14th May, 1940. Messrs The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co., Ltd., CHELMSFORD, ESSEX. ATTENTION OF C.H.SMITH ESQ. Dear Sirs, We are in need of a further three steering gear rollers to your N.2940. If we send to you the outer races of these in the black hardened condition, will you be able to grind them and complete the assemblies for us? If we hear that you can do this for us, we will proceed with the manufacture of the outer races, and will send you an official order for the work. How many black outer races will you require to insure against scrap? Yours Faithfully, for Rolls Royce Ltd., | ||