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 regarding an emergency order for a special roller cam.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 153\2\ scan0203 | |
| Date | 11th December 1936 | |
| Telegrams: “ADAMANT, Phone, Luton.” AD. FORM 93. Telephone: LUTON 2662 (3 LINES). 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: 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. A.{Mr Adams} W. D SLATTER, M.I.E.E. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} HAZEL, F.I.S.A. Your Ref. Our Ref. FWJ/DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions} Head Offices, Works and Design Dept.: DALLOW ROAD, LUTON. Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd DERBY. F.J. HARDY 11th December, 1936. For the attention of Mr.Hardy - Experimental Dept. Dear Sirs, SPECIAL ROLLER OUR M.22314 FOR .595 lead CAM, LEFT HAND. Referring to telephone conversation yesterday afternoon, upon investigation we find that an additional roller was put through for emergency purposes, but is not yet completed. We have instructed our Works to finish this off immediately, and if satisfactory it will be sent along to you without delay as an additional roller to this order. We suggest that you do not send on an official order for this additional roller for the present, as of course, there is always the possibility that it may be scrapped before completion. Assuring you of our fullest co-operation at all times. We are, Yours faithfully, for ADAMANT ENGINEERING CO.LTD. (Signature of F.W. Jackson) Sales Manager. | ||