# How to design a conveyor in CAD using free online part models

**URL:** <https://www.robotexchange.io/t/how-to-design-a-conveyor-in-cad-using-free-online-part-models/4658>\
**Category:** 💡 How-to\
**Tags:** CAD, conveyor, conveyor-belt\
**Created:** [September 2, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://www.robotexchange.io/t/how-to-design-a-conveyor-in-cad-using-free-online-part-models/4658 "2026-09-02T00:15:26Z")\
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**Author:** ![thijs](https://www.robotexchange.io/user_avatar/www.robotexchange.io/thijs/32/4_2.png) [@thijs](https://www.robotexchange.io/u/thijs)\
**Post date:** [September 2, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://www.robotexchange.io/t/how-to-design-a-conveyor-in-cad-using-free-online-part-models/4658/1 "2026-09-02T00:15:26Z")

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_Based on contributions by Youri\_Beugelsdijk._

Modelling a conveyor belt from scratch is unnecessary work when free, configurable CAD models already exist online. This shows how to find, customize, and download a conveyor model for your production-line layout using PartCommunity.

## What you need

- A CAD package that can import STEP or IGES files.
- A free account on [b2b.partcommunity.com](https://b2b.partcommunity.com).

## Steps

### 1. Create a free account

Register for a free account on [b2b.partcommunity.com](https://b2b.partcommunity.com). This gives you full access to the download and configuration tools.

### 2. Search for a conveyor belt

Use the search bar to look for “belt conveyor systems” — you’ll see various types suited to different applications. If you already know the brand and model you need, search for it directly. For a standard conveyor belt model, you can also use this [direct link](https://ap.lc/EvxNJ).

### 3. Customize the dimensions

Once you’ve selected a conveyor model, modify the dimensions and configuration to fit your design: length, width, motor placement, and other available settings.

 ![image](https://www.robotexchange.io/uploads/default/original/2X/f/f498bf593dea8e5f97f88cab392c5178c7e3192f.png)

### 4. Download the CAD file

After customizing the part, scroll to the overview section and click the pink **CAD** button. Download the model in the file format you need (STEP, IGES, etc.) and import it directly into your CAD software.

 ![image](https://www.robotexchange.io/uploads/default/original/2X/8/8f31ae8413a2054418fbbd6a238a01acb599a3ef.png)

## Common mistakes

- Downloading a part without checking it against your full assembly first — always verify the downloaded part actually fits your layout before committing to it.
- Not saving your custom configuration while logged in — save it so you can revisit or adjust the same conveyor setup later instead of reconfiguring from scratch.

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_Rewritten and consolidated (Sept 2026) from the original student how-to’s: [How to Easily CAD Design a Conveyor](https://www.robotexchange.io/t/how-to-easily-cad-design-a-conveyor/3890)._