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).
Modifications and approval for an endurance test rig for axle shafts.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 176\2\ img130 | |
| Date | 27th June 1940 | |
| Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from EJJ/DH.{D. Henderson - Showroom} Re:- Endurance Test Rig for Axle Shafts. We are in receipt of memo Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}3/ML.17.6.40., and have noted contents of same. The rig was modified and approved by E.W.J. and the structure required stiffening up. The number of Texropes were increased to take the H.P. and the pulley sizes were increased to standard stock pulleys. With regard to door lock tests, we are awaiting particulars from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GB. EJJ/DH.{D. Henderson - Showroom} | ||