Suppliers Index

Big Names
These are the major suppliers from which husky robotics sources the vast majority of robot components.

Mcmaster Carr - Used by the mechanical subteams to source any common COTS mechanical parts including fasteners, plain bearings, springs, spacers, belts, sprockets, chain, and other such components. Raw materials and tooling may also be purchased here but it is not ideal. Rolling element bearings should be sourced from VXB and not McMaster unless absolutely necessary due to cost.

Digikey - Used by electronics to source most electrical components.

Online Metals - Local distributor, used by mechanical teams to source raw materials for the rover including steel, aluminum, stainless, bronze, plastics, and most other raw materials. Cast irons, phenolic composites, and certain specific alloys not available from OLM are better sourced from Mcmaster Carr.

MSC Direct - Distributor of machine shop equipment, used to source measuring tools, cutters, clamping tools, and machines.

Resin Casting
Smooth On products are top quality engineering and artistic materials, and their product line is comprehensive enough to cover most non-highly-specialized use cases. Products are fairly low cost even in very small volumes. Many of their products may be purchased locally through their distributor Reynolds Advanced Materials.

TAP plastics is local and also carries some resin casting materials, but their line is much more restricted

Rolling Element Bearings
VXB VXB bearings Husky Robotics' primary source for ball and roller bearings. Their products are much lower cost than McMaster but still reliable.