Materials
Learn about all the different materials you will encounter in FRC.
Aluminum
Aluminum is one of the most important materials in FRC. Different aluminum series have very diffe...
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...
Common 3D Printer Filaments
3D printing filaments in FRC form a spectrum of materials that trade off between ease of printing...
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...