Thread: 1" Bore Timing Pulleys
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Re: 1" Bore Timing Pulleys
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Originally Posted by Gdeaver View Post
We use HTD5 all AL pulleys and then bore them out on the lathe. Plastic pulleys we have found do not have the clearance to drill out with a key way. We found it better to drill in several steps from 1/2" to 1". Our HTD pulley supplier got out of the business and we are looking for a new supplier. Lead time can be a problem.
Gdeaver - I noticed in the 1640 CAD models that you guys chose a 32T, 5mm HTD x 15mm wide setup. Are you able to offer any details about how you arrived at this selection? I'm curious if it was a function of product availability, or if it was more based on torque requirements?