pic: Teams 1270 and 1532 Frame...........Waiting to be welded

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Originally Posted by Qbranch

How thick is the aluminum?

How much does what we see weigh? Do you know how much your entire traction module will weigh? (Wheels, Drive Components, Transmissions, Motors, Frame, Bearings, etc. (no electronic components beyond motors/servos))

Are those cross beams completely detached except for welding or are they from the same sheet?

Cool!

-q

The outside rails are 4" x 4" x .187" aluminum box, the inside crossmembers are 2" x 4" x .125".

The frame as shown plus the square plates to cover the front and back weighed in at 22.3 lbs, 7 pounds lighter than last year!! Last year the entire frame with chain, 4 CIM motors, transmissions, and wheels weighed in at 53 pounds.

Yes, those crossmembers are a seperate piece that get riveted on every inside corner then welded along the riveted bracket on top and bottom.

Thanx!