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Re: What Kind Of Metal Can We Use For FRC?

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But seriously, anything that's commonly available and non-hazardous.
It doesn't actually have to be commonly available, as long as it isn't dangerous or too expensive.

I wonder how stringent their standards are for hazardous materials. Lead and beryllium come to mind. They would be harmless on a robot but dangerous to work with. So FIRST could restrict it on the grounds that it puts students at risk, while allowing COTS parts containing the materials.

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In general, anything that is available to all teams. Most teams will use aluminum, steel, wood, etc.
Wood is my favorite kind of metal.
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