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).
Extract regarding a lightening process and weight reduction for the back axle and rear brakes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 2\6\ B002_X 140 141 157-page081 | |
| Date | 9th September 1916 | |
| M.E. 200 s. (1000 T) - S.C. 1063. 10-5-16. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 1845. H14/W9916. September 9th 1916. EXTRACT FROM RE CHASSIS NO -7-CA. X.140 I had no means of finding out whether this back axle and the rear brakes had been through the lightening process that I had suggested should be done before we re-commenced manufacture. I am, however, obtaining the drawings from Derby of the B. axle as it stands, and will endeavour to considerably reduce the weight in several ways. I may say that I feel sure this can be done, providing we take care not to weaken the parts where there are changes of stress, either in intensity or direction. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||