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Originally Posted by DeepWater
-Welder setup for aluminum
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Originally Posted by EricH
Whoa there, guys, information overload! In addition to the often-repeated tools (which are probably the ones needed), this is a first-year team.
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Yes, buying a welder is very expensive and you'll need a lot of practice - so its probably not a great idea to buy one.
But I HIGHLY encourage you to seek out a welding sponsor for your team.
Finding a welding sponsor is really easy. I know that in 2006 I just asked our local auto-repair shop if they could weld our robot and they were happy to do it free of charge. Welding can vastly speed up the build process and increase the quality of your robot. If you get your frame welded you can save weight on all the fasteners, and you don't have to worry about the structure of your robot coming loose.