Recent Blogs
Trunk Piston and Connecting Rod: Ideal Angle and Force Comparison
Explore an in-line slider-crank and compare rod inclination with a static entered-force decomposition. The capped-angle calculation does not predict dynamic engine loads.
Connecting Rod Head Mechanism Explained: Big-End Parts, Bolt Stretch, Bearing Crush Diagram
Explore a connecting-rod big-end assembly and compare measured bolt stretch with supplied limits. The calculator does not determine preload or material yield.
Connecting Rod End Mechanism: How the Big and Small Ends Work, Parts and Diagram
Explore an inline slider-crank with a split connecting-rod big end. Calculate piston position, travel, rod angle and instantaneous speed through a revolution.