Recent Blogs
Crank with Treadle Mechanism Explained: How a Foot Pedal Drives Rotary Motion, Parts, Diagram
Explore a foot treadle, pitman and crank. Calculate target foot stroke, crank throw, pitman ratio and peak downstroke torque for the stated mounting geometry.
Beam-driven Crank and Fly-wheel Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Diagram, and Uses Explained
Beam-driven crank and flywheel converts oscillating beam motion into smooth rotation. See how it works, the math, and real engine applications.
Continuous Motion Ratchet: Three-Bevel-Gear Drive and Feed Calculator
Explore a three-bevel-gear ratchet drive that advances on both handle strokes. Compare ideal screw-feed rates from tooth count, pitch and complete cycle rates.
Treadle Mechanism: Pitman, Flywheel and Ideal Rate Comparison
Explore a treadle and pitman driving a flywheel. Compare entered cycle rate, speed multiplier and crank dimensions without predicting power or linkage fit.
Slotted Cross-head Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Formula, and Uses in Steam Engines
Explore a crank pin and sliding bearing box in a slotted cross-head. Calculate selected-angle velocity, peak speed, stroke and transverse pin offset.