Abstract: An apparatus for making a link-type belt formed of a plurality of plate members by punching out planar plate members from a sheet metal, wherein each plate member has lateral portions projecting outwardly from two opposite sides of the plate member; prebending the free end of each lateral portion; bending each lateral portion into an orientation substantially perpendicular to the respective plate member; rolling-in each lateral portion for forming hinge eyes on each plate member; aligning the plate members with one another; and inserting a hinge bolt into aligned hinge eyes of adjoining plate members.