Can we use Fiber Glass?

waialua359 · #1 16-01-2006, 19:05

Hey everyone!

I just wanted to know if we could use fiber glass for our robot. We were thinking about using it for the shooting mechanism (Caseing/Cone). Any comments?

Waialua, HI 359

Andrew Blair · #2 16-01-2006, 19:07

Yep. Have at it. It not a restricted material, so it is legal to use on your robot.

Adam Richards · #3 16-01-2006, 19:20

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Originally Posted by Andrew Blair

Yep. Have at it. It not a restricted material, so it is legal to use on your robot.

That is as long as it doesn't cover the entire field in Fiberglass...

Ianworld · #4 16-01-2006, 19:30

Yup fiberglass is an awesome material to use. Its not quite as easy to machine and work with as aluminum and other metals but it has quite a few advantages. Its probably the highest performance material a FIRST team can use due to its relatively low cost and superb characteristics. Its just harder to find in useful forms than the more common building materials.

mechanicalbrain · #5 16-01-2006, 20:24

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Originally Posted by Ianworld

Its just harder to find in useful forms than the more common building materials.

I found an absolutely amazing site for fiberglass a couple months back and a google search of my email history brought it up. http://www.mgs4u.com/fiberglass-tube-rod.htm

KenWittlief · #6 16-01-2006, 20:27

I think Waialua is talking about using glass cloth and resin.

Yes! Its legal for our bots.

Forming objects with fiberglass cloth and resin is something that everyone should try at some point. Its amazing what you can do with the stuff.

Rickertsen2 · #7 16-01-2006, 20:30

Guards anyone?

MikeJ675 · #8 16-01-2006, 20:43

I'm a luck SOB and got these for free(they were gonna throw the bloody[not literally] things away!)

Jeremiah Johnson · #9 16-01-2006, 20:48

I prefer lexan... heh... although I don't think you can mold it like with fiberglass.

MikeJ675 · #10 16-01-2006, 20:49

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Originally Posted by Budda648

I prefer lexan... heh... although I don't think you can mold it like with fiberglass.

depending on the thickness, you can vacuum form it, and heating allows some pliability if you know what you're doing.

Jeremiah Johnson · #11 16-01-2006, 20:52

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Originally Posted by MikeJ675

depending on the thickness, you can vacuum form it, and heating allows some pliability if you know what you're doing.

I learn something new everyday...

waialua359 · #12 18-01-2006, 20:00

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Originally Posted by MikeJ675

depending on the thickness, you can vacuum form it, and heating allows some pliability if you know what you're doing.

Cool I didn't know that. Thanks for the comment

waialua359 · #13 18-01-2006, 19:58

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Originally Posted by Budda648

I prefer lexan... heh... although I don't think you can mold it like with fiberglass.

What exactly is lexan?

Rick TYler · #14 18-01-2006, 20:03

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Originally Posted by waialua359

What exactly is lexan?

Polycarbonate (a type of plastic)

Andrew Blair · #15 16-01-2006, 19:34

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Originally Posted by Adam Richards

That is as long as it doesn't cover the entire field in Fiberglass...

Yeah, I guess I wouldn't suggest using fiberglass insulation...

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