Materials
Learn about all the different materials you will encounter in FRC.
Aluminum Types (6061, 5052)
FRC teams commonly use two types of aluminum: 6061 and 5052. They look similar but are used for v...
Steel
Steel is a strong, heavy metal sometimes used in FRC for high-strength or wear-resistant applicat...
Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate (often called “polycarb”) is a tough, transparent plastic widely used in FRC for pr...
SRPP (Glass-Filled Polypropylene)
SRPP is a glass-filled polypropylene sheet material commonly used in FRC, often supplied or popul...
Plywood
Plywood is a layered wood composite made by pressing thin sheets of wood veneer together with alt...
When to use which material
Each material used in FRC has distinct mechanical and manufacturing properties that determine how...
Sheet Thickness
Sheet materials in FRC come in standard thickness increments. These increments strongly affect st...