Thread: Save time? Use aluminum extrusion kits!
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Jay TenBrink Jay TenBrink is offline
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Smile Re: Save time? Use aluminum extrusion kits!
We use an extruded product from AMC Quick Connect in Rochester Hills, Mi. their smallest section is 25.4 mm square. They use 6063-T6, which is a heat treated aircraft aluminum. They have a wide assortment of fittings and have given us excellent service. We are very satisfied with the ease of use and performance of this material and are sticking with this brand.

Our Martian robot had over 100 matches on it last year and held up extremely well. We did have to retorque fasteners from time to time. I would recommend that anyone with a bolted together frame to check and retorque the joints. A torque wrench might also be handy.