Engineering · Machine Design

Mechanisms, Tolerances and Fits Workbench Calculator

Calculate cam-motion kinematics, tolerance stacks, shaft-hole clearance and linkage geometry from explicit dimensional inputs.

Engineering · Machine Design

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Explicit properties, geometry, units and assumptions
Visual modelSchematic · not to scale
Machine Design: cam visual explanationA simplified diagram showing the relationship represented by the selected calculator mode. It is explanatory and not a fabrication, safety or scale drawing.follower displacement
The diagram explains the selected relationship only. Dimensions, symbols and proportions are illustrative; use the entered values and stated assumptions for the calculation.

Keep every unit basis, sign convention, property source and idealization consistent. Values stay in this browser.

Engineering calculation result

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Quick guide

How to use this calculator

  1. Choose the analysis mode that matches the physical model before entering values.
  2. Enter properties, geometry, loads, states and coefficients from one consistent unit and sign convention.
  3. Use the intermediate outputs to audit the relationship, then retain the stated idealization before applying it.

Calculation method

Transparent engineering model

Worst-case stack is the sum of positive tolerances; clearance is hole size minus shaft size; slider-crank position uses r cosθ plus √(l²−r²sin²θ).

The calculator evaluates only the declared relationship and preserves visitor-entered assumptions rather than selecting materials, factors, components or standards.

Worked example

Worked example

A 25.00 mm hole and 24.98 mm shaft have 0.02 mm nominal clearance before tolerance limits.

Worst-case stack is the sum of positive tolerances; clearance is hole size minus shaft size; slider-crank position uses r cosθ plus √(l²−r²sin²θ).

Supported inputs

Precision and limits

Analysis, not approval

Dimension arithmetic does not select a fit class or assure assembly, motion, wear, sealing or manufacturing capability.

Standards and properties

Material properties, allowable values, load combinations, safety factors, correlations, manufacturer data, codes and jurisdictional requirements are not supplied automatically.

Units and precision

Use one consistent unit basis. Results retain working precision but cannot be more accurate than the entered measurements and properties.

Privacy

Entered engineering values and results stay in this browser and are not sent to analytics or third parties.