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 to C.W. Ward discussing the feasibility, machinery, and costs associated with producing 6,000 bodies at a target price.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 117\2\ scan0094 | |
| Date | 23th November 1939 | |
| C.W.Ward, Esq. -5- 23rd. November, 1939. Perhaps when you have considered this letter you will let me know whether - (a) you think the job can be done. (b) If so, whether the existing machinery is there or whether you want to create some new machinery to get out this cost figure. (c) How long you anticipate it will take. I do not think it is the least good discussing generalities. We have been doing this for years at the Factory and it does not get us anywhere. If you want to create some new machinery we may be able to help you with efficiency and cost people and we shall be only too glad to discuss this any time you like. I do not think the actual tool cost you will be allowed comes into the picture. The target is £150 selling price of the body, the tool cost to be included and spread over a total of 6,000 bodies. Yours sincerely, | ||