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Originally Posted by Jeffy
I wouldn't. We picked up the entire 2009 robot on 2-3" cantilevers with abosolutely no visible flex. For the record: 1X1 1/8" wall 6061 Al.
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I haven't played with stress analysis on square tubing for a long time so this may be correct. I was more trying to get at the fact that while T-slot is heavy it is also very strong and has its merits (such as linear bearings)