Project 07

Turret Platform Pocketing

Problem: Needed a lighter turret platform to meet robot weight limits.
Solution: Used FEA and a truss pattern to find where it was safe to pocket and lighten the turret platform.
Status: Manufactured and put on the robot for the World Championship.

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Interactive CAD model of the pocketed turret platform.

Lightweighting

The pocketing keeps the structure focused around load paths while removing extra material for weight savings.