Forging – Welding & Machining
Highly precise camshaft manufacturing for individual drive solutions
With our modern Nockenschweißstation we manufacture Special straps according to customer specifications – precise, efficient and also suitable for small quantities. Whether T10 or AT10 Timing BeltWe equip your belts with 3D-printed cams These are precisely tailored to your requirements. This results in durable and customized drive solutions for a wide range of industrial sectors.
Precision in size and design
Our 3D printed cams are made from high-quality materials and directly welded onto the gear belt. This creates an especially strong and form-locking connection between the needle and the belt – ideal for precise timing and positioning applications.
Technical specifications at a glance:
- Belt profiles: T10 and AT10
- Cam dimensions: up to 50 mm (H) × 20 mm (B) × 50 mm (T)
- Shoulder length: up to 10 m
- Material of the cams: 3D printed, thermoplastic weldable
- Welding process: Thermal butt welding with CNC-controlled positioning
This manufacturing technology ensures consistent quality, low tolerances and highest repeatability accuracy – also for custom-made products.
Areas of application
Perfect for automation, packaging and conveyor technology
Our individually welded straps are used everywhere where Accurate positioning and high process reliability are in demand. Typical applications are:
- Automated packaging systems
- Feed and conveying technology
- Action systems
- Pick-and-place applications
- Special machinery construction
Advantages at a glance
✅ Small-batch production possible – ideal for prototypes and special solutions
✅ High tensile strength by thermal welding process
✅ Precise camshaft positioning
✅ Short delivery times through flexible in-house production
✅ Compatible with common gear belt profiles
Their solution starts with a request
Do you need individual straps with cams or would you like advice on the optimal design?
Our experts are happy to help you – from the Design about the Material selection up to Serial production.
Contact us!
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Thorsten Kott
- Management
- Managing Director
- t.kott@klocke-antrieb.de
- +49 (0) 521 950 05-01
Bernd Bille
- Logistics/Warehouse
- Production Manager
- b.bille@klocke-antrieb.de
- +49 (0) 521 950 05-73
FAQ - Cam production
What effects does the welding of cams have on the bending smoothness or the running behavior of a timing belt and how can this be compensated for?
The welding of cams locally changes the Mass distribution and Bending properties of the gear belt.
This can be particularly problematic in the case of small turning radii or highly dynamic applications. Affect running behavior slightly.
For compensation, there will be:
Symmetrical cam arrangements,
adjusted cam heights as well
Optimized cam clearances
In addition, the welding Centered and tension-free carried out in order to linear running to ensure. When performed by a professional, the Belt flexibility largely preserved – precision manufacturing and material matching are crucial.
Which materials and welding parameters should be considered for rivet welds on toothed belts to ensure safety against stress and lifetime?
When welding with a rivet, it always comes down to thermoplastic materials for use that requires a homogeneous fusion with the belt back allow.
They are used, for example:
Polyurethane (PU 85–95 ShA) for standard gear belts,
3D-printed thermoplastics (PA- or TPU-based) for special geometries.
What is crucial for durability are:
correct welding temperature (typically 180–210 °C depending on the material),
uniform pressure during the welding process,
Clean, stress-free cooling and
Accurate positioning (CNC-supported or with impact system).
This ensures that the welded seam form- and impact-resistant is and the life of the belt is not affected.
When is the welding of cams onto gear belts more advantageous compared to other fastening or engaging solutions?
That Nose welding is the preferred method when one permanent, strong and reliable connection is required between the timing belt and the cams.
Unlike adhesive or screw connections, the needle directly fused with the belt back, which creates a homogeneous compound – without adhesive, without drilling, without risk of adhesion.
Unlike glued or screwed solutions, thermoplastic rivet welding offers:
high adhesion strength without adhesives,
Accurate positioning capability in case of serial production,
no weakening of the strap body by drilling or screwing,
and one permanent connection even under changing load conditions.
This technology is particularly useful in T10 and AT10 timing belts, which is located in Support, positioning and automation systems It offers precise cam positioning, reproducible quality and a long lifespan – even under continuous load.
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