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The purpose of slider- crank mechanism is to convert reciprocating motion of a slider in to rotary motion of the crank or vice-versa. The application of slider-crank mechanism is in automobile engine by adding valve mechanism and it becomes a machine which converts the available energy (force on the piston) into desired energy( torque on the crank-shaft) . The torque is used to move a vehicle. Other applications include Reciprocating pumps, reciprocating compressors and steam engines derived from slider-crank mechanism. The slider-crank framework is a special 4-bar link configuration, which displays both linear and rotational motion at the same time. This method is frequently used for studying computer kinematics and the related dynamic forces in undergraduate engineering course. In analytical calculations, certain factors are often ignored that cause differences in results from experimental data. The objective of this MQP is to fabricate a working model of a slider crank mechanism that demonstrates the associated motion and provides means to measure kinematic properties, dynamic forces and cylinder pressure in various states of balance.