currently using 5mm ali chequer plate, very poor grade as it bends when the robot lands on the unsupported corners. Am looking at 1.2mm grade 5 Ti as a replacement. Would the Ti be able to resist the bending if it had a 14-odd kg bot falling on its corner?
Easily. It'll bend, probably deform more than the Ali, but it'll bounce right back. Especially Grade5 stuff, it has a very high elasticity.
so, in other words, i won't have to fix it! sounds like the stuff i need!
Sounds 5mm HDPE would do better at those spots.Originally Posted by Danjr1
that would be easier, and a lot cheaper! think i might give that a go and see how it gets on at maidstoneSounds 5mm HDPE would do better at those spots.
you want grade 4, grade 5 cracks on edges
Interesting, I'm currently working with grade4 and it is super bendy, I just though 5 was more so.
After all the suggestions, I will try the HDPE but in 6mm form. My only worry is its spinner-proofability!
Lower the grade the tougher and easier to bend , Higher the grade the more brittle and easier to crack
I used 6mm HDPE on the sides/back of Cicatrix against Buzzbar at the UK Champs this year, it put a cut or two in it but didn't go right though and after the event it cost very little to make a replacement part.
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