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Plywood is a layered wood composite made by pressing thin sheets of wood veneer together with alternating grain directions. This structure gives it strength and resistance to cracking compared to solid wood. Why FRC Teams Use It Plywood is used because it:...

Each material used in FRC has distinct mechanical and manufacturing properties that determine how it behaves under load, during machining, and in real-world robot use. 6061-T6 Aluminum High strength and stiffness Excellent machinability Holds tapped th...

Sheet materials in FRC come in standard thickness increments. These increments strongly affect stiffness, weight, and how parts behave under load. Common Sheet Thickness Increments Most sheet materials (aluminum, polycarbonate, plastics) are typically avai...

10-32 is the most common fastener size used in FRC. It provides a good balance of strength, weight, and ease of use, making it suitable for many robot assemblies. What Does 10-32 Mean? #10 refers to the screw diameter. 32 refers to the number of threads...

1/4-20 hardware is commonly used in FRC for high-load applications where additional strength is needed. The larger diameter provides greater thread engagement and improved resistance to stripping. What Does 1/4-20 Mean? 1/4 refers to the major diameter o...

Shafts are rotating elements used to transmit torque through a robot’s mechanisms. In FRC, different shaft geometries are used depending on how securely components must transfer motion and how much load the system experiences. Common Shaft Types 1/2" Hex S...

Bearings and bushings support rotating shafts and reduce friction between moving parts. They are essential components in nearly every FRC mechanism. Bearings Bearings use rolling elements, typically balls, to allow shafts to rotate with very low friction. ...

Plastic washers are low-friction spacing components commonly used in FRC to reduce wear, prevent metal-on-metal contact, and fine-tune alignment in assemblies. West Coast Products (WCP) offers commonly used versions designed for FRC mechanisms. What They Do...

Standoffs are rigid spacers with threaded ends or through-holes used to separate and support two parallel components at a fixed distance. They are commonly used in FRC to build compact, lightweight assemblies. What They Do Standoffs: Maintain a fixed di...

Gussets are flat structural plates used to reinforce joints between two or more components, typically at corners or intersections of extrusion in FRC robots. Purpose Gussets: Strengthen 90° and angled joints Reduce flex in structural frames Distribute...

3D printing filaments in FRC form a spectrum of materials that trade off between ease of printing, stiffness, toughness, and flexibility. Understanding how they relate helps teams choose the right material for each application instead of defaulting to one. ...

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