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4.3. 6.1 Cost of Steel tubing

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4.3.6.1 Cost of Steel Tubing Question: I have seen reports that we are to cost the steel tubing used for our car’s frame based on the actual cost of the tubing, and have to provide receipts for the tubing, but that we can use the Common Materials Cost table in 4.3.9 for other parts made from steel tubing such as A-arms. Is this correct? Answer: No. The first part is not correct. The correct procedure is specified in the second paragraph of 4.3.6.1 under “D. Fabricated/Manufactured Part”, which says that if the material is listed in the “Common Materials Cost Minimums Table from 4.3.9”, that value should be used to determine the cost of the basic material. The same paragraph also notes that the weight of the material must include any scrap from cutting or machining. Therefore, for your 2008 Cost Reports, you should follow the procedure specified in the Rules for your frame and any other tubular steel part, including A-arms. The Rules Committee is well aware that the costs given in the Materials and Operations Cost tables in the Rules are unrealistically low and do not reflect the current cost of materials and operations. However, the Committee believes that is it fairer to use the tables for common materials and operations, especially as the competitions have become more international. This is the procedure specified in the Rules, and has been followed for the past several years.   March 9th 2008 Michel Royce, Chairman, FSAE Rules Committee.

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