Answered: Use of non VEX Metal

[Karthik]

Is it legal to use non-VEX metal under <R7b>?

@VEX Sack Attack Game Manual

<R7> Robots are allowed the following additional “non-VEX” components:
b. Any parts which are identical to legal VEX parts. For the purposes of this rule, products which are identical in all ways except for color are permissible. Note: It is up to inspectors to determine whether a component is “identical” to an official VEX component.

[Karthik]

@Karthik

Is it legal to use non-VEX metal under <R7b>?

No, this would not be legal. The intent of <R7b> is to allow teams to purchase readily available commodities such as screws, nuts, standoffs, tie-wraps, from local suppliers. VEX metal does not fall under this category.