Hi Frederick, can you please post a picture or example file of what you're doing currently? That will then make it easier to try to make a recommendation.
Hi Frederick,
The belt is called GT2, in various sizes.
sdp-si.com has CAD in multiple formats.
It is simple to register to get access to the CAD drawings.
One STEP import to MoI3 shows two teeth on a belt.
The belt and teeth are kind of like a chain. (Chain script exists.)
I suppose flow would make very minor flexibility changes to a tooth directions.
- Brian
Hi Frederick,
I don't have a suggestion on a script, but we can certainly simplify your process. (Someone may be able to make a simple script up fast also.
So, the regular "Rectangle tool" has an option to select for "Round edges". this will allow you to get that shape with 1 tool.
You can use construction lines, or the "Boundingbox" command on just 2d curves, to generate the initial rectangle, then drag the ends to a round.
For the sweep command, you don't really have to place the sweep shape on the path either. Moi has an autoplace mechanism, so just draw your belt profile out to the side.
for example this one.. https://www.mcmaster.com/6484k104 (i don't researched your exact model :)
(scroll choose format and click Save (no need to be registered)
Hi Fredrick,
Yeah, "2 pulleys" is a fairly basic belt. "H" shaped five pully belts would be a "little more work", but shouldn't be too much, using Michaels offset methed.
Basically would have to identify "inside pulleys and outside pulleys" then offset one or the other first... connecting quads and trimming wont be able to be avoided at that point, but shouldbt really take much time.
If you feel like you are struggling, post back and get some more direction. It can really make it so much nicer to see others methods!!!!