Recent Blogs
Crank (general) Mechanism: How It Works, Slider-Crank Diagram, Parts and Real-World Uses
Explore an in-line slider-crank. Calculate stroke, slider travel, rod-length ratio and mean piston speed, and inspect angles where a short rod cannot reach the guide.
Variable Eccentric: Ideal Circular-motion Force Calculator
Explore an offset sleeve and entered net eccentricity. Calculate ideal point-mass radial force, acceleration and frequency; follower, bearing and lock loads are not calculated.
Four-Bar Linkage: Grashof Margin and Geometry Explorer | FIRGELLI
Explore four-bar lengths, Grashof margin and sampled angles. Learn the limits of branch selection, angle spans and the illustrative index.
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.