Recent Blogs
Trunk Piston and Connecting Rod: Ideal Angle and Force Comparison
Explore an in-line slider-crank and compare rod inclination with a static entered-force decomposition. The capped-angle calculation does not predict dynamic engine loads.
Steam Engine Guides (form 3): How the Four-Bar Alligator Crosshead Works, Parts & Diagram
Steam engine guides (form 3) keep the crosshead aligned and absorb connecting-rod side thrust. Learn the geometry, loads, and sizing for heritage engine restorations.
Cross-head Slide Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Diagram, and Side-Thrust Calculator
Explore a guided crosshead and calculate ideal side thrust, connecting-rod force and load per simultaneously loaded guide surface from axial force and rod angle.