Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Timing belts

Timing belts are designed not to stretch. They have huge tensile
strength and very low elasticity.

Les

Dave Halliday wrote:

> How resistant are they to stretching?
>
> I would think that some "bounce" would be a positive design feature for
> lifting a heavy door on a suspension that can get stiff or bind or hit
> something on the way down.
>
> I would take one, hang it from the ceiling and put ten pounds on it, zero,
> put another ten pounds and measure the elongation.
>
> Just my 2¢
>
> Dave
>