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Inverse Cam: Illustration and Circular Arc-to-Angle Calculator | FIRGELLI
View an illustrative profiled follower and convert circular arc length to central angle. The calculator does not predict cam-profile tolerance or output error.
Inverted Slider-Crank: Oscillating-Axis Swing Calculator | FIRGELLI
Calculate the angular envelope of an oscillating axis from crank radius and trunnion spacing, with an explicit C greater than r condition. Piston travel and...
Slider Crank Chain Inversion Mechanism: How It Works, Diagram, Parts and Uses Explained
Explore a crank-driven slotted lever and connected ram, and compare ideal long and short stroke times from crank radius, pivot spacing and speed.
Peaucellier-Lipkin Linkage: Exact Straight-Line Inversor
Explore the Peaucellier-Lipkin straight-line linkage. Calculate the inversion constant, line offset and ideal output stroke from link lengths and driver swing.
Peaucellier Parallel Motion: Exact Inversion Straight Line
Explore the Peaucellier straight-line linkage. Calculate its inversion constant, line offset and ideal output stroke from link lengths and driver swing.