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Re: Is Magnesium ok?

There's a difference between "ok" and "suitable". You are building an FRC robot; you need it to be cheap, easily made, and have quick turnaround. Lightness is important, but considering the above three, magnesium doesn't seem to be the right material for the task at hand.

Of course there are exceptions (see: carbon fiber can grabbers in 2015).
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