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Swing-clamp rotation, descent and straight clamping animation
Visualize an arm swinging down and then clamping straight down. Compare swing angle, swing travel, straight clamp travel and rod speed in A/B.
Swing the arm above the part, then clamp straight down after rotation ends. Release in reverse order. The isometric and top views separate positioning from clamping.
- ① Watch the sequenceSwing down → clamp straight → release → swing clear.
- ② Set angle, travel and speedEnter travel during swing separately from straight clamp travel.
- ③ Compare the drawingsCheck orientation in the top view and contact height in the isometric view.
Compare the motion
A preset replaces both A and B. Edit blue fields individually. Numerical inputs are not saved.
B: comparison
Rod downward travel
A: reference
Speed, angle and time
B: comparison
Speed, angle and time
Compare your own inputs
Each field shows its input range. Editing pauses playback and returns to the starting pose.
A: dimensions and inputs
B: dimensions and inputs
Equations and scope
Swing time = Sr / v; straight clamp time = Sc / v. Swing angle changes in proportion to axial travel during the swing phase and stays fixed during straight travel. Hold at contact for 0.5 s, then reverse the sequence.
What this motion model covers
Piecewise motion of a descending swing clamp. Assumes a guide with angle proportional to axial travel and the specified constant rod speed. It does not guarantee the internal guide, dimensions or motion law of a particular product. The drawn workpiece is 30 mm wide, with its top at the entered contact position for comparison. Actual work height, clearance, mounting, permitted arm inertia, clamp force, acceleration and contact deformation are not verified.
The viewing window is at most 600 seconds. Fast rotation can appear stationary through sampling. Reduce the playback multiplier to inspect it.
Values are not transferred automatically to calculators. Check the required conditions before entering them.
Common questions
Does it clamp while swinging?
In this model the swing phase positions the arm. Contact occurs only after rotation ends and straight clamp travel is complete.
What are swing travel and clamp travel?
Sr is downward axial travel while rotating; Sc is straight downward travel after rotation.
Does the animation calculate clamp force?
No. Check pressure, effective area, loads, losses and the actual product specification separately.
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Inspect force transmission and drive effort
Enter net axial thrust or calculate it from bore, supply pressure, back pressure and losses. Swing clamps use the straight clamping section only; internal swing reactions are excluded.
Load calculations exclude friction, inertia, deformation and part strength except explicitly entered cylinder losses or screw efficiency. Capacity comparisons cover only the entered condition, not overall machine safety.