Plastic bender? Sorry, I don't know much about this tool or process. I would need to know more about it to determine if its what we would consider precision machining. I would caution you though to be careful - precision machining is only one of a few issues that could be considered not acceptable fabrication methods. When we decided to put this contest together, we tried to think of a way that would level the playing field for all of the contestants. In doing so, we decided that a kit of material that was easily fabricated with ordinary tools and equipment would keep the costs down and maximize the involvement by the students. That is why we advocate "bolt on" construction techniques and also require "no precision machining". Bending plastic sheets by heating and using a break is considered "non precision", a specialized piece of equipment that most schools would not have access to, is not. So, our answer depends on the method or equipment needed to bend the plastic.
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