Recent Blogs
Cam Clamp Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Diagram, Formula, and Real-World Uses
Explore a constant-angle spiral cam and guided jaw. Compare camming angle with friction angle to check ideal self-locking; this model does not calculate holding force.
Single Pivoted Clamp with Fixed Side-piece: How the Lever Mechanism Works, Parts & Uses
Explore a curved pivoted clamp jaw and fixed side piece, then compare ideal lever forces with selected arm lengths and a loss percentage.
Screw-clamp (handle and Lever Holder) Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Formula and Uses
How a screw-clamp handle and lever holder works, the clamping force formula, and real-world examples from machine shops, jig builders, and fixture designers.
Drilling Machine Clamp Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Diagram, Formula and Calculator
Explore a lever-and-shank drill-table clamp. Calculate ideal nose force, pivot reaction and screw travel from lever dimensions and entered screw thrust.