re: Timing pulley milling cutter

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "cnc_4_me" <cnc4me@g...>
wrote:

>
> >
> > I sent a request to a custome milling cutter grinder guy to see

how

> > much it would cost to get a milling cutter to make a belt

grouve.

> > then it would be a matter of just turning the OD and milling the
> > slots.
> >

NOT as expected, $99 EACH for 3 parts,
$60 EACH for 6....

I will contact another vendor. This is just too high.
My last custom was $50 for the first, three for $99.


But, WHICH BELT style has the most interest ?


XL, L, H, something else ?

Which belt has the greatest strenght ? It seems that all the belts
I have are Gates with no particular reason.

Has anybody done any checking into the variety of belts, cost of them
and available options ?

I have been using XL in 3/8 as my standard, but would be happy to
change if the cost and availability and variety were good.

Also, once we get off the 'which belt is better and why' and into the
group purchase, I think this should go off list.

Dave