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Unread 05-05-2010, 22:37
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Re: Use of pop-rivets?

This year we did not have a lot as we used 80-20 which required special fasteners, but in previous years they were used in most of the robot. They are nice because they are light, but use too many of a large size and you might as well use a bolt and they need to be drilled out. Overall they are better than bolts and highly recommend them on most parts unless you want a strong connection that will not break and stay in place under extreme forces.
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