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Unread 05-05-2016, 00:09
Kevin Leonard Kevin Leonard is offline
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Re: Waterjet vs. Manual Build Process?

A few notes.
CNC or Waterjet equipment is NOT NECESSARY to be competitive. 5254 was highly competitive the past two years despite using almost exclusively COTS parts from VEXPro.

However, these things can be helpful if used right, and provide a huge learning opportunity for students, especially if your team also uses CAD heavily. I vividly remember seeing our 2013 shooter plates on 20 being waterjetted using RPI's waterjet, and it was inspirational (and effective as well).

Advanced manufacturing techniques are not necessary to build a good robot, but they can help make some difficult tasks easier and provide a unique learning experience for students.
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College Student Mentor on Team 5254, HYPE - Helping Youth Pursue Excellence
(2015-Present)
Alumni of Team 20, The Rocketeers (2011-2014)
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