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=Print Methods= | =Print Methods= | ||
==Flat Method== | |||
*It would be printed flat in a strip or strips and merged together once done | *It would be printed flat in a strip or strips and merged together once done | ||
*Has the advantage of being perhaps more accurate/less likely to fail? | *Has the advantage of being perhaps more accurate/less likely to fail? | ||
==Vertical Loop Method== | |||
*Printed in one peice in a circular loop | *Printed in one peice in a circular loop | ||
*Has the advantage of not requiring post print welding | *Has the advantage of not requiring post print welding | ||
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[[File:beltgt2.png|400px]] | [[File:beltgt2.png|400px]] | ||
==Vertical Snake== | |||
*Prints a snaking ribbon with the thin edge contacting the print bed | *Prints a snaking ribbon with the thin edge contacting the print bed | ||
*Hybrid of the flat and vertical methods | *Hybrid of the flat and vertical methods | ||
*Requires post merging, but maximises printable amount | *Requires post merging, but maximises printable amount | ||
= | =-Conveyor Belt Printer== | ||
*With one of these, the belt could be printed near continously and cut + fused when needed | *With one of these, the belt could be printed near continously and cut + fused when needed | ||
=Download= | |||
*Belt - https://www.stlfinder.com/model/customizable-gt2-timing-belt-Q5zhF93B/7523647/ | |||
*Customizer included | |||
=Section Fusing Methods= | =Section Fusing Methods= | ||
Revision as of 20:10, 31 May 2020
Basics
- This page goes over the use of FDM 3D Printers to produce GT2 Belts
- This would allow the Universal Axis to be all OSE made minus the rods and screws
- Need to check the accuracy of the "teeth" being printed, and the strength of the weld if a segment joining method is used
- Perhaps use a smaller diameter nozzle?
Print Methods
Flat Method
- It would be printed flat in a strip or strips and merged together once done
- Has the advantage of being perhaps more accurate/less likely to fail?
Vertical Loop Method
- Printed in one peice in a circular loop
- Has the advantage of not requiring post print welding
- Has the disadvantage of limiting size to the largest circle withing the print bed
Vertical Snake
- Prints a snaking ribbon with the thin edge contacting the print bed
- Hybrid of the flat and vertical methods
- Requires post merging, but maximises printable amount
-Conveyor Belt Printer=
- With one of these, the belt could be printed near continously and cut + fused when needed
Download
- Belt - https://www.stlfinder.com/model/customizable-gt2-timing-belt-Q5zhF93B/7523647/
- Customizer included
Section Fusing Methods
Hot Plate Welding
- Did some research and this is supposedly the technical industry name for this process
- For OSE Use perhaps a soldering iron on low, and a custom toolhead (flat metal rectangle slightly more wide than the belt?)
Ultrasonic Welding
- More complex
- Advantages may not apply here?
Files
- https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:165792
- Seems to work:
Cost Analysis
At 2 grams/6 inch - or 10 grams per 30" of the D3D Pro 8" bed - This makes 50 g for 5 axes (12.5 feet), or $1.5 belt cost with $30/kg filament. Compare to $5 for 30'. Price is about 1/2 as much for the 3D printed version using COTS filament, and much cheaper once own filament is made.
Internal Links
- GT2 Belts
- Universal Axis
- Mostly 3D Printed
- Reprap
- 3D Printed Belts - clothing.
External Links
- articles on this? [[Category:Belts Gears and Pulleys ? idk