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).
Cost reduction proposal comparing the 20/25 HP Front Spring Rear Anchorage Brackets with a Bentley type alternative.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 106\1\ scan0386 | |
| Date | 19th December 1935 | |
| PRIVATE x576 Sft{Mr Swift}/WNW.1/EJ.19.12.35 H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Sft{Mr Swift}/L.Wk F.J.H. is this OK Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 20/25 HP. COST (REDUCTIONS) Front Spring Rear Anchorage Brkts F.57472/3 & F.57464 We wish to point out the difference in cost of manufacture of the 20/25 HP. Spring bracket compared with the Bentley type. We are therefore, suggesting that the Bentley type of Bracket be used. The economy would be as below. Labour Cost material Cost (less charges) s. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} s. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} PRESENT 20/25 HP. Pressings (B.O) - - 10 - Machining, brazing etc. 8 9 - - __________ __________ 8. 9 10. 0 BENTLEY TYPE Forging & Machining 5. 10 2 - __________ __________ 2 11 8 - TOTAL SAVING PER CHASSIS - 10s. 11d.(Less Charges) Sft.{Mr Swift} | ||