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).
Suggestions for cost reductions in the manufacture of the 20/25 HP chassis radiator.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 105\1\ scan0222 | |
| Date | 5th December 1935 | |
| PRIVATE x540 STEADMAN See me Pm Sft{Mr Swift}/WNW.1/BJ.5.12.35 20/25 HP. CHASSIS COST (REDUCTIONS) RADIATOR We have the following suggestions to make to effect an economy in the manufacture of the above radiator. 1. To replace the Cast Side Plates with parts made of rolled section brass stock (similar to model supplied) 2. To delete the mitred edges of plates of top tank on rear portion only. Estimated saving will be for 1 and 2. EXISTING PARTS AND METHODS TO BE DELETED. Labour Cost (Less charges) s. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Material Cost s. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Side Plates 2 off 5 10 7 - Screws 6 off - 5 - 2½ 3 operations on Top Plates - 6 - - Reduction in building 1 4 - - 8 1 7 2½ NEW PARTS TO BE ADDED Side Plates (Bought Out) 2 off (Est. Cost) - - 5 - Additional operations 5½ 7 7½ 2 2½ TOTAL SAVING LABOUR AND MATERIAL 9.10d. In addition to the foregoing there would be a saving in weight of 6 lbs. Sft.{Mr Swift} | ||