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Originally Posted by squirrel
also if that 4x8 sheet costs more than $400 then you probably cannot use the material.
Read the rules carefully!
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This is not correct. According to rule 8.3.5.1
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The cost of items purchased in bulk or large quantities may be prorated on the basis of the smallest commonly available unit that satisfies the need for the item.
o Example: A team purchases a 4' x 4' sheet of aluminum, but only uses a piece 10” x 10” on their ROBOT. The team identifies a source that sells aluminum sheet in 1’ x1’ pieces.
The team may cost their part on the basis of a 1’ x 1’ piece, even though they cut the piece from a larger bulk purchase. They do not have to account for the entire 4’ x 4’ bulk purchase item.
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According to this as long as the amount which is used on the robot has a value less then 400 it is fine to use. I would even say a team would be hard pressed to find a 4x8 sheet of 3/8 aluminum less then $400.
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14-01-2008, 16:07
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