Could Reprap print drive belts? as these seem to be hard to find and expensive. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?14,28632,28632#msg-28632 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:18:52 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?14,28632,28687#msg-28687 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?14,28632,28687#msg-28687
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R.J. Bowman Wrote:
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> Over at Thingiverse, I saw a design for a laser
> cutable cable chain, which gave me an idea;
> printable snap-together sprocket chain links (and,
> no, I don't have a design for them). Yes, it would
> not wear as well as manufactured machine belts,
> but it would be a step toward the goal of a
> completely self-reproduceable machine.]]> freds Mechanics Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:40:21 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?14,28632,28675#msg-28675 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?14,28632,28675#msg-28675 www.rrg.de] - a perfect method for making 'endless' belts with any size ...

Viktor]]> VDX Mechanics Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:40:27 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?14,28632,28670#msg-28670 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?14,28632,28670#msg-28670
Challenge: printable and useable chain links]]> Grogyan Mechanics Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:31:57 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?14,28632,28669#msg-28669 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?14,28632,28669#msg-28669 cable chain, which gave me an idea; printable snap-together sprocket chain links (and, no, I don't have a design for them). Yes, it would not wear as well as manufactured machine belts, but it would be a step toward the goal of a completely self-reproduceable machine.]]> R.J. Bowman Mechanics Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:54:11 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?14,28632,28637#msg-28637 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?14,28632,28637#msg-28637 nophead Mechanics Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:24:42 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?14,28632,28634#msg-28634 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?14,28632,28634#msg-28634
Better print a mould and make some from silicone/rubber with embedded steelwires or such ...

Viktor]]> VDX Mechanics Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:07:07 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?14,28632,28632#msg-28632 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?14,28632,28632#msg-28632 elf Mechanics Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:43:22 -0400