My next step is to build the automated conveyor belt.This mechanism will remove finished print jobs by rolling them off. The main inquiry goal at this point is to determine whether a conveyor belt can actually eject 3D printed parts.

I am concerned that the conveyor belt will not apply enough force to separate the 3D printed part.

The conveyor belt will have three rollers each of which are connected to ball bearings. Two of the rollers will be idlers and one will be motorized. The motorized roller will drive the belt with friction. This may cause some slippage issues. The conveyor belt will be tensioned by moving the middle roller.

I will make the conveyor belt out of stainless steel shim stock. The main reason that I am using the material is because it is cheap and easily available.