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).
Letter from Adamant Engineering Company confirming an alteration to an order for Cams and Rollers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 28\3\ Scan214 | |
| Date | 11th December 1935 | |
| AD FORM 93. x1300 Telegrams: 'ADAMANT, Phone, Luton.' CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telephone: LUTON 1818 (2 LINES). [Logo: NATIONAL SCHEME FOR DISABLED MEN] [Logo: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS LTD SMMT] ADAMANT ENGINEERING COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporating J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} C. THREADGOLD & SONS. Established 1878.) Engineers and Founders. SPECIALISTS in the DESIGN and MANUFACTURE of HIGH PRECISION TOOLS, JIGS, FIXTURES, etc. SPECIAL MACHINES, SPECIAL MACHINE TOOLS and ACCURATE PRODUCTION WORK. SOLE MANUFACTURERS and SALES AGENTS for the MARLES and MARLES-WELLER STEERING GEARS. Directors: S. CARLTON SMITH, A.M.I.MECH.E., M.I.P.E. F.{Mr Friese} G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} MATRAVERS, M.A. (CANTAB), A.M.I.MECH.E., A.M.I.E.E., M.I.A.E., M.I.P.E. O.{Mr Oldham} CARLTON SMITH, M.A. (CANTAB), F.I.S.A., M.I.P.E., Secretary. ALFRED SLATTER, M.I.E.E. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} W. HAZEL, F.I.S.A. Your Ref. Our Ref. FGM/AGS/CJ. Head Offices, Works and Design Dept.: DALLOW ROAD, LUTON. 11th December, 1935. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Hardy. Order Nos. 95600 and 96559. With reference to our conversation on the telephone this morning we are pleased to say that we shall be able to alter the 3 Cams and Rollers to your above orders from .07" lead to .08" lead, and we are proceeding accordingly. We hope to make delivery of these Cams and Rollers on the 30th instant. Assuring you of our best attention at all times, We are, Yours faithfully, for ADAMANT ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED. [Signature] Director. | ||