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Re: What types of metal do you use for your robot in general?

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Originally Posted by Poseidon5817 View Post
We're pretty close to the same as you guys, main sponsor works in stainless sheet metal, so we do too. I think we used entirely 18 gauge, except for our shooter wheel mounts.
I pity your souls, having machined some stainless last year... although if you jet most everything, not as big of a deal.
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