3D Printing Tank Treads 2: the Treadening

Second attempt at tank treads for 3D Printer part ejection. This uses the same plates as the previous, but with a continuous top surface and discontinuous bottom - so the treads hinge into themselves, and provide a nearly solid surface. Turns out, the gaps are easily ignored and the belt works amazingly well!
The top surface is Kapton film, .2mm thick - with the tread plates being 3mm thick aluminum that's 30x300mm, with a hole to drive the belt. This style top-surface belt moves the peel force from the treads to the unifying layer - so the belt goes through a six-object test print without issues.
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Paul
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