Parametric Timing Belt Generator (Makerworld)
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Description
Thanks to @lw9782 (Creative Inertia) for figuring out how to implement pattern features into the new bambu/fusion360 parametric tool!
Description
Parametric Timing Belt Generator
Summary
Create custom-sized, closed-loop timing belts with this fully parametric generator. Perfect for any project requiring a non-standard belt size, this tool lets you define the precise length, pitch, and tooth profile for prototyping, custom machines, or replacing hard-to-find parts.
Key Features
- Fully Parametric: Easily change the belt's length, width, and tooth profile by editing a few simple parameters.
- Industry Standard Inputs: The design is driven by Pitch and Number of Teeth, making it intuitive to use.
- 3D Print-Ready: Designed specifically for 3D printing with flexible filaments like TPU.
How to Use
(Please be patient when waiting for it to load, the tool is a little slow to generate).
Adjust the User Parameters to define your belt:
- NumberOfTeeth: The total number of teeth for the entire belt loop. This is the primary way to set the belt's length.
- Pitch: The distance from the center of one tooth to the next (e.g., 5mm for HTD-5M, 2mm for GT2).
- BeltWidth: The overall width of the belt.
- BaseThickness: The thickness of the belt's backing material.
- ToothHeight: The height of each individual tooth.
- ToothTopWidth: The width of the flat part on top of the tooth.
Printing Recommendations
Print with a flexible filament like TPU (95A shore hardness is a good start) for best results.
- Infill: 100% for strength (although with small belts this wont matter too much).
- Orientation: Print standing vertically for best tooth quality.
- Supports: None required.
I hope you find this tool useful for your projects!
Please let me know if you have any ideas/recommended improvements.
License
You may create derivative works based on this object, provided that all such derivative works are published exclusively on the MakerWorld platform and include proper attribution to the original creator. You may not share, upload, host, distribute, or publish this object—or any derivative work of this object—on any other digital platform, marketplace, or distribution channel. Commercial use of this object and any derivative works is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, selling, renting, sublicensing, or using the object in any context in which you receive monetary compensation or other financial benefits.
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