Designing & 3D Printing XL Pulleys and Belts in Fusion 360
Need XL pulleys and belts for your mechanical or robotics project? While standard aluminum versions are common, 3D printing offers a cost-effective and customizable alternative.
However, designing accurate XL profile pulleys and belts for 3D printing in CAD like Fusion 360 isn't well-documented online. I've navigated this challenge and successfully created functional designs.
In this post, I'll share my Fusion 360 design process. Crucially, I'll show you how to derive the essential technical data - pitch diameter, outer diameter, and other specs - you need to design your own printable XL pulleys and belts for any project.