On Fri, 07 Oct 2005 13:23:00 -0400, Bob Engelhardt
wrote:

Gunner wrote:
Virtually ALL machine tool spindle encoders use rubber type timing
belts, including C axis lathes. The OmniTurn cnc Lathe uses a .30
width rubber belt with "steps" about .08 apart between teeth.
...

Do they use toothed pulleys? Bob

Of course. Hence the "teeth" in the belts

Gunner

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