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Re: Approaching Pneumatics..once again
Posted by Mike Gray.
Engineer on team HOT from Huron Valley Schools sponsored by GM Milford Proving Ground.
Posted on 12/11/2000 8:05 AM MST
In Reply to: Approaching Pneumatics..once again posted by Erin on 12/11/2000 5:41 AM MST:
Fluid power includes pneumatics. I can't imagine FIRST allowing hydraulics, and even if they did, few would choose to use it. Pneumatics, however, has (have?) come a long way in the past 10 years. Valves are smaller, cylinders have less 'stiction'. Some cylinders even have integral position feedback!
Rotary cylinders are really cool.
If FIRST supplies sufficient components (and smaller accumulators), I would consider using air power. In some applications it's better than electric power. Ever wonder why mechanics use air tools rather than electric? How many reasons can you think of?
Mike
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