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).
Testing procedures and standardization for the Hypoid Rear Axle 20/25 HP
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 136\5\ scan0208 | |
| Date | 19th December 1929 | |
| To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} from Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} DH.{D. Henderson - Showroom} x2066. Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}4/T.19.12.29. x2066 X5350. Hypoid Rear Axle 20/25 H.P. I have consulted the two officials at Derby who sign the Standardisation Sheets, i.e. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} and EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}, and whilst we are generally agreed that the tests suggested by Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} are severe and may be quite adequate, and that his test is really a statement of fact and the result of our past experience, we should possibly carry out our Standardisation Sheet. It should be remembered that this is a complete new Rear Axle with the exception of brakes, and that road running is very essential. It might not be quite necessary to do 10,000 miles, but considerable road testing is necessary, which Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}, I see, promises in his note. We think therefore, the best way will be as you suggest, to be guided by results of the test, but we think it is highly important to rigidly stick to the Standardisation Sheet. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} | ||