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29-04-2014, 22:06

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Re: Killer Bees - 2014

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Originally Posted by AlecMataloni

So, what's the standard bend radius on the .050 sheet you guys use? I've read that 6061-T6 bends poorly/ cracks below a bend radius of double the material thickness. Is this the rule of thumb you follow?

I can't speak for 33, but the typical rule of thumb is twice the thickness for 6061-T6. We don't use much .050" or 6061-T6 on our robot, but at work we typically just use a 1/8" bend radius or 3/32" (.094") if we are in a pinch.

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