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Toothed-Sector Press: Ideal Gear Transmission Ledger
How a Press via Toothed Sector and Pinion multiplies force in baling, briquetting, and forging shops — geometry, sizing math, and real worked examples.
Toggle-joint Cam Movement: Ideal Symmetric-link Force Calculator
Explore a cam acting on a toggle knee. Compare ideal symmetric-link reactions and knee offset, with an entered scaling factor separate from real losses.
Hydraulic Transfer Jack: Ideal Area-Ratio Calculator | FIRGELLI
Compare ideal input and output force for two equal-pressure piston areas, with reciprocal travel explained. Pressure, usable stroke and lifting capacity are not calculated.
Hydraulic Press Ram: Ideal Force and Unit Conversion | FIRGELLI
Calculate ideal gross ram force from hydraulic pressure and bore, with exact conversions to kN, kgf and tonne-force. Frame, tooling and press capacity are not...
Mechanical Advantage: Force–Distance Tradeoff
Explore the force-distance tradeoff. Calculate ideal and actual mechanical advantage, output force and work losses from entered travel, force and efficiency.