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Re: pic: Team 696 Teaser #3

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Originally Posted by Chowmaster4695 View Post
we have used this before, and it works great. Many anodizing shops leave parts in too long, which adds extra weight . By anodizing ourselves, we can control the entire process, and saved 1.7lbs last year. Also we have experimented with adding oils in when anodizing our sprockets. this is one of the reason our mecanums are so fast this year.
Are you thinking of powdercoat? There is no possible way you saw a mass increase through anodize.
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