Appropriate Use of Materials

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Event: 2026 Purdue Indianapolis Forums

Description
This presentation will provide an informative overview of the appropriate use of different types of engineering materials, with a specific focus on applications in FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). It will discuss common and uncommon materials used in FRC robots, advantages and disadvantages, and how factors such as strength, weight, durability, manufacturability, and cost influence material selection for different robot components.