Recent Blogs
Double-rocker Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Formula, Diagram and Uses in Four-Bar Linkages
Explore a double-rocker four-bar linkage. Set four link lengths to calculate assembly class, feasible input limits and sampled output swing.
Crank-rocker Mechanism: How It Works, Diagram, Parts, Formula, and Industrial Uses Explained
Explore four-bar linkage geometry. Check full input rotation, output angular range, Grashof margin and minimum transmission angle from four entered link lengths.
Compliant Mechanism: Flexure Motion, Pin-Joint Clearance and Uses Explained
See how flexible leaves guide a moving stage. Compare new and worn pin-joint clearance, and understand why zero joint clearance does not mean perfect positioning.
Slider-crank Reversing Mechanism: How It Works, Diagram, Parts, Formula and Uses Explained
Slider-crank reversing converts continuous rotation into reciprocating linear motion. See how it works, formula, worked example, and shaper-machine uses.
Combined Rectilinear and Rotary Motion: Shaft Transmission Calculator
Explore a shaft transmission that combines sliding and rotation. Calculate shared stroke, output turn amplitude, gear ratio and maximum axial speed.
Brownell Crank Motion: Tangent-slide Geometry and Treadle Calculator
Explore Brownell’s spring-biased tangent-slide crank. Compare wrist radius, phase and treadle motion with a selected slide offset held during each revolution.
Doubling the Length of a Crank Stroke: How the Rack-and-Pinion Mechanism Works
Explore a crank-driven rack stroke doubler. Set crank radius, rod length and pinion size to calculate output stroke, live speed and sampled peak speed.
Reciprocating Rectilinear Motion Mechanism: How It Works, Diagram, Formula and Uses Explained
Explore alternating gear sectors driving a double-sided rack. Calculate circular pitch, pitch radius, ideal engaged travel and sector sweep.
Mangle Wheel: Guided Pinion and Oscillating Wheel
Explore a guided-pinion mangle wheel. Convert entered pinion speed, tooth count, engagement pitches and output sweep into ideal count-based timing.
Lead-Screw Mechanical Translation Calculator
Explore a guided lead-screw drive and calculate ideal turns, travel, speed and torque-derived thrust using entered lead, speed, run time and efficiency.
Hart's A-frame: Straight-Line Linkage and Interactive Animation
Explore Hart's A-frame with connected rigid links and a straight tracing path. Compare bar dimensions and distinguish ideal geometry from build accuracy.
Canfield Joint: Three-Leg Platform Geometry and Interactive Calculator
Explore a Canfield joint with three hinged two-link legs. Adjust base angles and dimensions to compare platform tilt, center height and lateral offset.