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Re: Is your frame tough enough for FIRST?

Steel, while being very durable and relatively inexpensive is heavier than aluminum and polycarb. Most teams prefer these alternative materials because it gives the a larger weight allowance for other parts of the robot such as the drive train or the manipulator
 


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