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).
Series of questions regarding the costs and logistics for new engine pattern equipment.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 123\5\ scan0176 | |
| Date | 17th November 1938 | |
| -3- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}1/R.17.11.38. (1) What new pattern equipment will be necessary to complete the range of engines specified.? (2) What will this equipment cost ? (3) How will the cost be divided between the various types of engine ? (4) What will be the increased cost if future equipment is made in Honduras Mahogany with metal barrels ? (5) What delivery time could be given for the additional equipment necessary for the two outstanding engines, i.e., the large bore six-cylinder and the aluminium eight-cylinder, the time to date from the receipt of the complete detail drawings of the crankcase and cylinder block. (6) How many production castings could be taken off the equipment provided, assuming it was necessary to make a number before more permanent production equipment was put in hand ? We hand the Pattern Shop herewith drawings:- E.B. 4387 (2 sheets) P.D. 308. We understand you have complete drawings of the other two engines. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||