1. ME321 Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines
Steve Lambert
Mechanical Engineering,
U of Waterloo
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2. Cam Design - Cam Profiles
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3. Cam Profile Design
Once the follower displacement is specified, we can choose a follower type and design the actual cam
We can design the cam either
graphically, or
analytically
Both procedures are fundamentally the same
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4. Graphical Cam Profile Design
Flat-Faced Follower
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5. Graphical Cam Profile Design
Roller Follower
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6. Graphical Cam Profile Design
Offset Roller Follower
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7. Analytical Cam Profile Synthesis
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8. Analytical Cam Profile Design
Translating flat-faced follower
(Follower half-width)
Polar coordinates of contact point
Cartesian coordinates of contact point
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