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Spiral and Radial Slot Crank: Adjustable Throw and Stroke
Explore a crank pin at the intersection of radial and spiral slots. Calculate throw and stroke with an assumed Archimedean spiral; locking and adjustment under...
Variable Eccentric: Ideal Circular-motion Force Calculator
Explore an offset sleeve and entered net eccentricity. Calculate ideal point-mass radial force, acceleration and frequency; follower, bearing and lock loads are not calculated.
Variable Crank Throw: Ideal Stroke and Screw Adjustment
Calculate ideal stroke from crank radius and stroke change per radial screw turn. Compare radius with an explicitly entered symmetric span; actual slot capacity and...
Adjustable Crank Throw: Ideal Slider Stroke Calculator
Compare adjustable crank throw with an entered range and calculate ideal peak-to-peak slider stroke. The illustration does not size the adjuster, connecting rod, bearings or...