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18-04-2016, 00:48

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Re: pic: Stripped VexPro gear

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Originally Posted by TheModMaster8

those gears are made out of 7075 Aluminum which is as strong as many types of steel, thats one impressive feet lol

"Strong" is a rather non-precise word for material descriptions.

Steel and 7075 may have similar load capability and shear strength, but when it comes to a sudden impact (ie a 145lb robot at ~12fps slamming into a barrier), the more brittle aluminum gear doesn't stand a chance.

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