Cost analysis for the standardisation of a spur gear part for the Bentley 'E' series 10Let chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 165\4\ img310 | |
| Date | 26th March 1935 | |
| COMPLETED 8.6.35 BENTLEY STANDARDISATION of PARTS Date: X Drawing No. Part No. 1300 Description of Parts: SPUR GEAR WITH LARGER FLANGE Origin: TO IMPROVE RIGIDITY OF GEARBOX Report of Experimental Test: Tested extensively on boneshaker VI-a-3 and is a distinct improvement over existing arrangement. We have one of lighter weight. Est. cost of extra jigs, tools and equipment (Sft {Mr Swift} /Ws.19.3.35) £87.0.0. Could be brought on to production at the 10Let chassis in "E" series (Sft {Mr Swift} /GH.19.3.35) without scrap. Material: £.s.d Labour: £.s.d Charges: £.s.d Total: £.s.d Cost of Old Part: 10-18-1, 1-6, 2.3, 11-1-10 Cost of New Part: 9-17-9, 1-9, 2.7, 10-2-1 Nett Saving: £ - 19-9 APPROVALS: INITIAL, DATE, REMARKS GC, 2.4.35, Agreed ROW, 17.4.35, Agreed C, 18.4.35, Agreed OR, 18.4.35, Agreed AD, 20.3.35, Agreed YB, 16.4.35, Agreed EB, 17.4.35, Agreed E, 17.4.35, Agreed BN {W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} , 30.4.35, Agreed JM {Mr Morley} , 17.4.35, Agreed TPS, 17.4.35, Agreed XM, 28.4.35, Agreed AH, 16.4.35, Agreed | ||
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