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Re: Good Material For Bottom of Chassis

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Originally Posted by Tom Line View Post
We use expanded / foamed PVC. Isolated, easy to cut and drill, stiff and lightweight. It also comes in a number of colors. Your local plastic or sign shop will usually have it in 4x8 sheets.
I have access to as much of this stuff as I want for free but I would be very hesitant to use it on a FIRST robot. It will crack easily under impact, especially when drilled trough.

I can see how it may be useful in this situation but I always hesitate to use something this fragile on a competition robot.
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