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).
On the testing of K.E.965 austenitic steel as a satisfactory alternative for the current silchrome valve steel.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\S\June1928-August1928\ Scan014 | |
| Date | 1st June 1928 | |
| To R.{Sir Henry Royce} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to BJ. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}✓ c. to RG.{Mr Rowledge} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to EY. ORIGINAL Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/LG15/6.28 VALVE STEELS. V.1474 X.8060 As far as our tests have gone up to date, we can say that from results in the engine that K.E.965 austenitic steel appears to be a satisfactory alternative for the present silchrome. The tests are being continued with valves made of a reduced section. Also bars of this material are being obtained in order that forgings can be produced in our own Works. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||