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Anyone use aluminum bolts?
We had some significant weight issues this year with our robot, and we realized the bulk of our weight was hardware-related. We had standardized with 1/4"-20 socket cap bolts, but are thinking of switching to either:

1. 10-32 bolts
2. Aluminum 1/4"-20 bolts

I'm worried the aluminum bolts will not be as durable, but they are 1/3 the weight of steel bolts. Thoughts?
 

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