Re: Re: Timing Belt Sizing

Doug wrote:
If belts are easy to change, I would lean toward smaller components.
Belts are cheap.

Doug,

Be careful here! The BELT that broke in the middle of an "unattended"
part WILL be the LEAST of your problems!!!

>Smaller belt/sprocket systems are preferable in
>terms of performance.
>Doug

And larger diameter pulleys are preferable for torque transfer
efficiency, and belt life.

Dontcha' wish there were some absolutes in this CNC stuff?!? Ya
gotta make choices. Just be sure ya KNOW what the choice you are
making is! :-)

Hope this helps.

Ballendo