There are some other printable filaments that are far more flexible. More like rubber. Would perhaps that material work better?
John > -----Original Message----- > From: Sam Sokolik [mailto:samco...@gmail.com] > Sent: March-19-21 8:03 AM > To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Maybe a minimally printed harmonic drive? > > So - this didn't make it 6 hours with the steppers running 833rpm > (3000deg/min at the face plate) (forward reverse some positioning...) > > http://electronicsam.com/images/greenmachine/IMG_20210317_073558.jpg > > Now - I am sure it would last longer if it was run slower... The flex gear > now has the consistency of chocolate.. It just crumbles. > > So - I printed the flex gear out of petg. As of this morning it has run > for 12 hours and still positions correctly. I would say - if it last a > good 24 hours - it will be perfect for a hobby 4th axis. It isn't going to > be run like this in normal situations and you can always print more gears... > > sam > > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
