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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).
Specification sheet detailing quantities and types of steel sheets with explanatory notes.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 142\2\  scan0507
Date  21th January 1944
  
1200
Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 6/h.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} 21.1.44

STEEL - QUANTITIES AND SPECIFICATION.

50 sheets 72 x 48. N.A.B.O. 20 S.W.G. (.036)
80 sheets 72 x 48. N.A.B.O. 21 S.W.G. (.032)
10 sheets 72 x 48. N.A.B.O. 22 S.W.G. (.028)

Note: N.A.B.O. signifies "Normalized Auto Body Oiled". The usual additions calling for deep drawing qualities need not apply for hand worked construction. This metal has a superior surface finish for paint application and is sometimes called "silver finish" by paint suppliers.

10 sheets 72 x 48. O.H.S.P.O. 18 S.W.G. (.048)
40 sheets 72 x 48. O.H.S.P.O. 20 S.W.G. (.036)
40 sheets 72 x 48. O.H.S.P.O. 21 S.W.G. (.032)
50 sheets 72 x 48. O.H.S.P.O. 22 S.W.G. (.028)
5 sheets 72 x 48. O.H.S.P.O. 12 S.W.G. (.104)
5 sheets 72 x 48. O.H.S.P.O. 14 S.W.G. (.080)

Note: O.H.S.P.O. represents "Openhearth, single pickled, oiled". This is a fairly ductile steel with good welding qualities but not considered satisfactory for coach paint finish.

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Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/h.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints}
  
  


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