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Re: What types of metal do you use for your robot in general?
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Originally Posted by dmorewood
6061 should never be used in a bent piece. The metal has a interesting habit of cracking and "exploding" when bent in a break.
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Our frame was 0.060" 6061 last year. You can bend it fine. Until 2016 we've generally used 5052, but it's certainly doable with 6061. I'm not sure what temper we get, that might make a difference.
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Kettering University ('09-'13) University of Michigan ('14-'18?)
FLL ('01-'02), FRC Team 27 ('06-'09), Team 397 ('10), Team 3450/314 ('11), Team 67 ('14-'??)
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