[Deke]

One thing I haven't seen mentioned was stress on machining sponsors. Eliminating bag and tag would reduce stress on machine sponsors as well.

The team I helped with had access to manual mills and lathes and made 90-95% of the custom components needed, but some complicated parts would get cnced, laser cut/water jetted at a sponsors shop. They were willing to set aside profitable work to give us fast turn around times. Most shops in the area would give 2-4 week lead times for normal quoted work. Giving a longer time table for the sponsors to finish parts during machine down time would save them money as well. We all know how critical sponsors are to the success of FIRST, giving them some more time can only help them.