NEED HIGHEST QUALITY AMMO BELT PRINTED!!!

[Dozer]

Can anyone do a high quality printing of an Air Ordnance/Tippman SMG .22 pellet ammo belt?
They come in individual links, although individual links might not be necessary.
As long as the belt has 100 round capacity and can cycle freely.
I'd be willing to buy 1K rounds worth (10 belts).
Thank you!!!

[Privateer]

One would need to provide exact measurements of the link itself.

[Dozer]

Thanks!
I'm new to 3D printing and trying to figure out how I do that.
I'm guessing some kind of 3D scanner is needed to take measurements?
My local library has a 3D printer and I wonder if I can get measurements there to forward to someone else that can do higher quality printing with high quality material.

[Privateer]

Calipers to measure then draw a diagram with the measurements.
Someone could then do a model in a 3D program. Saved as an STL format then it is turned into G-Code for 3D printing.
PETG would probably be the filament of choice as it is some of the strongest.
Infill and walls would need to be addressed to handle the pressures of air and movement through the breach area.
I had a couple SMG .22's at one time so I kind of understand what would be needed.

[Dozer]

Calipers to measure then draw a diagram with the measurements.
Someone could then do a model in a 3D program. Saved as an STL format then it is turned into G-Code for 3D printing.
PETG would probably be the filament of choice as it is some of the strongest.
Infill and walls would need to be addressed to handle the pressures of air and movement through the breach area.
I had a couple SMG .22's at one time so I kind of understand what would be needed.

Super cool!
Thank you for any and all info!
This is definitely a first for me.
I'm sure trial and error will be the biggest part of the learning curve.
I didn't even believe 3D printers were real until I saw one with my own eyes.
Star Trek tech for sure.

Do you foresee a problem with how small and perhaps fragile the connecting parts will be?
If I will have a problem with individual movement from each link?

[sb327]

Possibly a starting point

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4763897

Dave

[Dozer]

Possibly a starting point

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4763897

Dave

Oh WOW!! THAT looks just like what I need!!
Thanks Dave!!!

[Privateer]

Nice find Dave! I may have to print out a couple just for the heck of it.
 

[sb327]

The notes mentioned that it hadn’t been tried out yet and adjustments may be needed.

Hope it works out and good luck. There may even be a market for them (besides the op) since they are obviously hard to find.

Dave