3D-Printed Plastic Profiles

Our 3D-plastic-printer allows you to print thermoplastic polyurethane profiles directly onto a timing belt. The printing process offers almost limitless possibilites. To make this possible, a specific workflow must be followed from the initial inquiry to delivery.

The geometry of the new profile has already been implemented in a CAD system.

Please send us your inquiry to roth-ing.de, which contains a standard CAD file of the profile geometry, e.g. in STEP format, the belt type including the necessary parameters, as well as a dimensioned drawing in pure plastic 3D printer makes it possible to print thermoplastic polyurethane profiles directly onto a timing belt. The printing can be done in an almost infinite variety. To make this possible, it is necessary to adhere to a specific process from the request to delivery. DF format and the arrangement of the profiles on the belt and the desired quantities.

If no CAD file is available, the data required for printing can be created according to your specifications, e.g. a suitable sketch, for a fee.

We will check the content of your request for feasibility in principle. This may require the profile design to be assessed by our 3D printing specialists. Feasibility also depends on the number of products to be supplied.

This process is primarily suitable for prototypes and smaller quantities. We carry out a break-even calculation in borderline cases.

If feasible, you will receive a quotation. If the break-even calculation shows that injection-molded and welded profiles are more economical to produce, you will receive an alternative offer. If necessary, you will receive information on geometric changes to the profiles.

If you place an order, please send us the current CAD file of the profile geometry again.

By the way:

We hold the international patents (EP 3 346 160 B1 / US 10,457,003 B2 / CA 2,990,934) for the direct printing of the profiles on the back of the timing belt.

Once again, this gives us a unique selling point.

More informations

3D-printed plastic profiles are custom-made carriers or cams made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) that are additively manufactured directly onto the timing belt. They are particularly suitable for flexible transport and positioning tasks with customer-specific geometries.

The 3D printed cams are particularly suitable for prototypes, small quantities, and short development time, or often changing profile geometries. Individual customization can be made quick and economical.

3D-printed profiles allow for a high degree of design freedom without additional tooling costs. This makes it possible to efficiently implement complex geometries, special shapes, or short-notice changes.

Yes, 3D-printed plastic profiles can be designed almost without restriction. Even complex drive teeth geometries or customer-specific special shapes are possible.

Typical applications include conveyor technology, automation, packaging machines, feeding systems, and prototype and special-purpose machine construction with individual transport requirements.

A CAD file in STEP format is preferably required for production. Information about the timing belt, the profile arrangement, and a dimensioned drawing are also helpful for technical review.

Yes, the profiles are additively manufactured directly onto the back of the timing belt. This creates a permanent connection and a flexible solution for individual transport needs.

3D printing is primarily economical for prototypes and smaller production runs. For larger production runs, injection-molded and welded profiles may be the more economical solution.