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Blind Rivets
Blind rivets (also called “pop rivets”) are a common fastening method in FRC used to join materia...
Why FRC Teams Use Rivets
Rivets are permanent mechanical fasteners commonly used in FRC for joining thin materials such as...
Proper Feed Pressure and Speed
Proper feed pressure and drill speed are important for producing clean holes, extending tool life...
Drill Presses vs. Hand Drills
Both drill presses and hand drills are commonly used in FRC fabrication. Choosing the correct too...
Pilot Holes
A pilot hole is a small hole drilled before the final hole size. Pilot holes improve accuracy and...
Drill Bit Sizes
Selecting the correct drill bit size is important for proper fastener fit, tapping, and hole accu...
Clamps
Clamps are holding tools used in FRC fabrication to secure parts together during assembly, drilli...
Deburring Tools
Deburring tools are used in FRC fabrication to remove sharp edges (burrs) created after cutting, ...
Pliers and Vice Grips
Pliers and vice grips are gripping tools used in FRC for holding, bending, and temporarily securi...
Ratchets and Sockets
Ratchets and sockets are common hand tools in FRC used for quickly tightening or loosening nuts a...
T-Handles and Wrenches
T-handles and wrenches are common hand tools used in FRC for installing and removing fasteners. C...
Tolerance and Why ±1/32" Matters
"Measure twice, cut once" What Is Tolerance? Tolerance defines how far a part can deviate fro...
Scribing and Marking Tools
Accurate layout work in FRC depends on clearly marking where cuts and holes will be made. Scribin...
Hole Layout Using a Single Datum (Plates + Center Punching)
Accurate hole placement in FRC depends on using a consistent datum and properly marking drill loc...
How to Measure Accurately with a Tape Measure
Accurate measurement is critical in FRC fabrication. Small errors can cause misaligned parts and ...
How to read the measurment
Digital Calipers 1.Close the jaws of the calipers shut. 2.Click the "Zero" Button on the calipe...
Introduction to FRC Extrusion
Rectangular aluminum extrusion is used in FRC to build robot frames and structural mechanisms. Th...
Threadlocker
When to Use Use blue threadlocker when: Fasteners are exposed to vibration A joint must stay...
Rivets
Rivets are permanent mechanical fasteners used to join materials, especially aluminum. Common si...
Nylock Nuts
Nylock nuts contain a nylon insert that increases friction on the threads. Advantages: Resist...