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Deburring tools are used in FRC fabrication to remove sharp edges (burrs) created after cutting, ...

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Ratchets and sockets are common hand tools in FRC used for quickly tightening or loosening nuts a...

T-handles and wrenches are common hand tools used in FRC for installing and removing fasteners. C...

"Measure twice, cut once" What Is Tolerance? Tolerance defines how far a part can deviate fro...

Accurate layout work in FRC depends on clearly marking where cuts and holes will be made. Scribin...

Accurate hole placement in FRC depends on using a consistent datum and properly marking drill loc...

Accurate measurement is critical in FRC fabrication. Small errors can cause misaligned parts and ...

Digital Calipers 1.Close the jaws of the calipers shut. 2.Click the "Zero" Button on the calipe...

Rectangular aluminum extrusion is used in FRC to build robot frames and structural mechanisms. Th...

When to Use Use blue threadlocker when: Fasteners are exposed to vibration A joint must stay...

Rivets are permanent mechanical fasteners used to join materials, especially aluminum. Common si...

Nylock nuts contain a nylon insert that increases friction on the threads. Advantages: Resist...

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Phillips screws are cross-head fasteners designed to allow controlled slipping (cam-out) under hi...

Bolt and Nut A bolt passes through two or more materials and is secured with a nut on the opposi...

Fasteners are components used to mechanically join two or more parts together. In FRC, fasteners ...

The safety of all team members is the highest priority. In the event of an emergency, students sh...

There are 3 different ways to measure with calipers. 1.Measuring the external dimension of a par...

Benchmarks # Benchmark What to look for 1 Independent Contributions Has shipped multiple f...