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Guide Ratio calculator

Quick estimates for guide ratio and optimal slider design.

Ensure that energy is not lost to friction and that your design is operating with maximum efficiency.

The ideal state is defined as a max 10% loss of input force.

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Contact and Clearance Calculator

Status: Stable

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Jamming Operational Ideal

Efficiency

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Force Vector Analysis

Vertical equilibrium comparison between input force and total resisting friction.

Input (F_in) 0N
Friction (F_total) 0.0N
Net Driving 0.0N
Force Analysis
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