Cams and Followers
Students design and draw cam profiles to produce specific follower motions, such as uniform velocity and simple harmonic motion. They analyze displacement diagrams to understand mechanical timing.
About This Topic
Students design and draw cam profiles to produce specific follower motions, such as uniform velocity and simple harmonic motion. They analyze displacement diagrams to understand mechanical timing.
Key Questions
- How does a displacement diagram dictate a cam's profile?
- What is the difference between simple harmonic motion and uniform acceleration?
- How do roller followers affect the cam profile construction?
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