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Originally Posted by Daniel_LaFleur

If strength is as important as the looks then you probably should use angle aluminum instead of flat stock. You could still cut out that detail (as that really doesn't weaken the structure compared to not having a ridge for support).

This game is a rough game, but looking at the design of your robot, I would have expected that damage if you ran into the corner of the low goal without being pushed.

Thank you for the comments - but you are missing the point a bit. Just because a piece becomes bent does not mean that the robot is not robust. And you have honestly not looked at the design of our robot - you saw the picture of the front that I posted. There is a 45 degree break across this sheet metal a bit below the logo - it provided significant structural rigidity.

No, we did not expect an eight inch section of frame to be vulnerable enough to get bent this way, but we're not complaining or apologetic. Like Marshall said above (by the way, his team's first pick inflicted some of that abuse - we still love you anyway) we'll grab a block of wood and some clamps and it will look great again.

I actually posted the picture to join the "show you battle scars" thread, but this discussion took off before I had a chance. Just trying to join in on the fun....Gees!