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Unread 31-10-2011, 20:59
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Sheet Metal

Recently I have been researching sheet metal. Obviously it makes many more designs viable, than just 8020. Our team doesn't have the ability to machine/manufacture a full sheet metal robot, but as leader of our CAD team, I hope to use a hybrid solution of square tube and sheet metal on our 2012 robot. I had a few questions to other teams, preferably ones that have used a design like the one I hope to use, or have done full sheet metal designs:

What would be the possible advantages and disadvantages of doing this?

What thickness would you recommend?(In general, but also for my specific idea)

Thank you so much.