Endless Stainless Steel Belts for Additive Manufacturing
To construct complex parts more efficiently, many manufacturers are opting for additive manufacturing to enhance their operations. PureSteel® endless stainless steel belts for additive manufacturing improve print quality and part accuracy. As such, our experts are relied on by these OEMs to develop and fabricate solutions that aid in this process.
The Process
Because the printing process operates at elevated temperatures, stainless steel belts can withstand this harsh environment, whether the printing process involves plastics or metals. Other considerations that benefit the process include the belt’s corrosion resistance and durability.
Our PureSteel® stainless steel belts and drive tapes provide a precisely movable base to print on. This allows for multiple items to be printed simultaneously, without operator action to remove completed printed parts from the machine. They also allow for the printing of larger parts: a section can be printed and then indexed by the belt to print the next section until the part is completed. Both applications improve efficiencies and runtimes of projects, helping to reduce labor expenses while increasing profit margins.
Our stainless steel additive manufacturing components include:
- Endless belts and drive tapes: Our team can produce varying sizes—as large as 35” for industrial-level additive manufacturing equipment or as small as 0.1”.
- Pulleys: Pulleys control belt systems and are engineered to provide optimal belt tension and motion control.
Custom Engineered Component
Belt Technologies will work with your design and engineering teams to ensure your 3D printer components not only achieve optimal results but also maximize the lifespan of your equipment. Depending on the intended application, our engineers will recommend stainless steel alloys and components including attachments, coatings and surface treatments, if required, to meet your needs.
For more information about our PureSteel® 3D printer drive tape, timing tape and pulley manufacturing capabilities, contact the experts at Belt Technologies today.
