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Both drill presses and hand drills are commonly used in FRC fabrication. Choosing the correct too...

A pilot hole is a small hole drilled before the final hole size. Pilot holes improve accuracy and...

Selecting the correct drill bit size is important for proper fastener fit, tapping, and hole accu...

Clamps are holding tools used in FRC fabrication to secure parts together during assembly, drilli...

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

Pliers and vice grips are gripping tools used in FRC for holding, bending, and temporarily securi...

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...

Washers are thin discs placed under fastener heads or nuts. Flat Washers Distribute load over...

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...