In home 3D printers, this contributes to reducing the weight of the device, achieving high-precision positioning, and suppressing foreign matter adhesion.
Ultra PX Belt HC Type, Lock Belt Sprockets, Cable Carrier (CABLEVEYOR) TKR type
overview
The challenges related to drive the build head and support/guidance of wiring in home 3D printers can be solved together using HC Type Synchronous Belts specification, Lock Belt Sprockets, and TKR Cable Carrier (CABLEVEYOR).
Synchronous Belts and Lock Belt Sprockets enable the lightweight design and high-precision positioning required for home 3D printers.
Furthermore, by adopting the TKR type Cable Carrier (CABLEVEYOR), it is possible to protect cables while suppressing dust generation from wiring that moves over the printed object, thereby suppressing dust adhesion to the printed object.
Problem
In a 3D printer, the build head moves back and forth precisely in the X and Y axes, layering material at predetermined positions.
Therefore, if the head position is misaligned, it will affect the finish of the printed object, requiring high positioning accuracy.
On the other hand, home-use 3D printers require both precise positioning and lightweight design.
Furthermore, the area around the build head has many cables, and it is necessary to prevent snagging and disconnection during operation, as well as to suppress dust generation from cables moving over the printed object and prevent dust from adhering to the object.
Adopted products
Ultra PX Belt HC Type
Based on PX Belt tooth profile, this belt utilizes high-strength materials to achieve high load transmission, long lifespan, and compactness.
The reduction in installation tension is minimal, ensuring stable and highly accurate operation.
Improved wear resistance of tooth fabric reduces the scattering of Wear debris, enabling clean power transmission.
Lock Belt Sprockets
Lock Belt Sprockets is Belt Sprockets with an integrated keyless fastener.
Because it uses friction fastening, it achieves zero play in the fastening.
Phase alignment, installation, and removal are easy, and no axial locking mechanism is required.
You can choose from three types to suit your needs: the standard S-type, the N-type which can be fastened with a single nut, and the C-type which can be easily fastened with two bolts using a clamp collar.
Cable Carrier (CABLEVEYOR) TKR type
This series achieves ISO Class 1 cleanliness by using a linkless structure that eliminates pins and pinholes, making it the cleanest series in Plastic Series open type.
Compared to the general-purpose TKP model, it contributes to reducing environmental impact through lower noise and dust generation.
We can accommodate special specifications, such as dry environment specifications (suitable for low humidity environments).
An EX version is also available that supports a maximum stroke of 5.94m.
We do not use any specific hazardous substances exceeding the thresholds restricted by the European RoHS II Directive. (Excluding the cables and tubes that are housed inside.)
Benefits of adopting the product
By employing Ultra PX Belt HC Type, which enables high-precision power transmission, and Lock Belt Sprockets that suppresses play in the pulley fastening section through friction fastening, the highly precise positioning required for 3D printers becomes possible.
Furthermore, Synchronous Belts are lighter than other systems such as Ball screw, contributing to the overall weight reduction of the equipment.
Furthermore, by adopting the low-dust-generating TKR type, dust generation from cables and Cable Carrier (CABLEVEYOR) operating above the workpiece can be suppressed, thereby preventing foreign matter from adhering to the printed object.
Tsubaki will do its utmost to support you in solving any problems you may have.
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