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Mechanical
Hydraulic Cylinder Calculator
Calculate the output force of a hydraulic cylinder during extension or retraction from bore diameter, rod diameter, and system pressure. Used by hydraulic system designers to verify actuator force capacity for machinery and presses.
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Mechanical
Shaft Torque and Stress Calculator
Calculate the maximum torsional shear stress in a solid circular shaft given applied torque and shaft diameter. Used in mechanical design to verify shafts against yield and fatigue limits before manufacture.
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Key differences
| Hydraulic Cylinder Calculator | Shaft Torque and Stress Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Inputs required | 4 | 2 |
| Result | Cylinder Force (N) | Maximum Shear Stress (MPa) |
| What it does | Calculate the output force of a hydraulic cylinder during extension or retraction from bore diameter, rod diameter, and system pressure. Used by hydraulic system designers to verify actuator force capacity for machinery and presses. | Calculate the maximum torsional shear stress in a solid circular shaft given applied torque and shaft diameter. Used in mechanical design to verify shafts against yield and fatigue limits before manufacture. |