Recent Blogs
External Geneva Drive: Index and Dwell
Explore an external Geneva drive and calculate index, engagement and dwell angles from slot count, plus the driver period from rotation speed.
Cylinder-on-cylinder Lower Pair Mechanism: How It Works, Diagram, Parts and Uses Explained
Explore independent sliding and rotation in a cylindrical joint. Compare bore and shaft diameters to calculate signed radial and diametral clearance.
Combination of Friction Gear Mechanism: How It Works, Diagram, Parts, Formula, and Uses Explained
Compare three friction-wheel diameters and their ideal speed ratios. See why the idler changes its own speed and shaft spacing while the final ratio stays...