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Unread 06-05-2005, 22:33
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Re: which is better aluminum or steel????

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Originally Posted by Captain Rich
Check out different alloys of aluminium. It makes a difference, but costs more. I think the kit frame was an alloy of sort, although I'm not sure what it was specifically. Anyone know?
I happen to know ... AND
It is listed in the Chassis documentation found here:
http://www.ifirobotics.com/kitbot.shtml

The chassis is made from 5052, H34 Aluminum.
Great stuff, welds niiiiiice.
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