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Re: Steel on a FRC Robot

Maria -- our 2011 Logomotion Robot -- has a 1/2" stainless steel rod as the main support for her arm, and 3/8" steel rod elsewhere (in bronze bushings) for structural pivot points.

In previous years we have always used 3/8" steel rod for our axles.
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