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).
Suggesting the experimental use of nitro alloy steel for shock absorber links due to ongoing issues.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154a\1\ scan0143 | |
| Date | 6th March 1929 | |
| To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 74469 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn{Mr Robinson}3/LG6.3.29. SHOCK ABSORBER LINKS. x5520 We think that since we are in trouble with these links and they obviously work under most exacting conditions, that they would provide an excellent subject for trying out nitro alloy steel. Also the parts are small, easily handled and machined. We therefore consider that it would be advantageous if all shock damper links to be made experimentally should be instructed in nitro alloy so that we can rapidly get some experience with it. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} | ||