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Re: Team 319 - Single Mechanism Collect and Throw

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Originally Posted by Nate Laverdure View Post
You're right insofar as more stored energy invites a more detailed inspection. However, the burden of proof is always on your team to demonstrate to your inspectors that your design is safe. If you can design within this constraint, you can use any size spring you want.
Exactly, I agree. We just do our best to stay away from springs because we know that it will bring on a more detailed inspection, like you said.