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Re: What types of metal do you use for your robot in general?
Vast majority is 1x1 and 1x2 Versatubing. We do have some 3/4x3/4x1/16 tube this year.
For plate we mostly use 0.090" 6061, with the occasional 0.040" for light brackets as we can bend it in house. We do have 1/4", 1/2" and even 1" thick AL on the bot this year.
Most hex shafts are AL from VEX, though we do use some steel hex from McMaster. We tried the Thunderhex and I'm not sure if it was just the oversized batch but it was a nightmare to work with and we won't be going back.
We rivet most everything and get critical pieces welded by our local sponsors.
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