Pantographs are used for reducing or enlarging engineering drawings and maps and for guiding cutting tools over complex paths. Artists specializing in miniatures use pantographs to achieve greater detail.

What is pantograph and its applications?

A pantograph is an old mechanism and is widely used in electrical locomotives to transfer electricity from catenary lines. It consist of 5 linkages forming parallelogram, each of the link is connected with the help of pin joint in order to form a revolute pair.

What is pantograph how it is used in drafting?

The pantograph is a tool for the reproduction of drawings. Using a pantograph you make a direct copy or scale the drawing, reduce or enlarge. ... Simply select the ratio of reduction or enlargement, connect the clamp to the board and pantograph, and use the trace point to trace over the original drawing.