Mechanisms — fixture clamping

Recent Blogs

De-sta-co Toggle Clamp diagram
De-sta-co Toggle Clamp Mechanism: How the Over-Centre Linkage Works, Parts and Uses Explained
Learn how a De-Sta-Co toggle clamp works, the over-centre geometry behind its holding force, and how to size one for welding, woodworking, and CNC fixtures.
Screw-clamp (handle and Lever Holder) diagram
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.