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Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanical Systems, 3rd Edition
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Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanical Systems, 3rd Edition

by Kevin Russell, John Q. Shen, Raj Sodhi
December 2022
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
544 pages
14h 45m
English
CRC Press
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9 Design and Kinematic Analysis of Disk Cams

DOI: 10.1201/9781003316961-9

CONCEPT OVERVIEW

In this chapter, the reader will gain a central understanding regarding

  1. Purposes and functions of radial cam systems and follower types
  2. Components of follower motion and follower motion types
  3. Radial cam follower kinematics
  4. Criteria for optimal radial cam operation and its relationship with follower motion types
  5. Radial cam design
  6. Criteria for optimal radial cam operation and its relationship with radial cam system design equations

9.1 Introduction

A disk cam (also called a radial cam, flat-faced cam, or simply cam) is a mechanical component used to convert rotary motion into oscillating rotary or translation motion.* In its most basic form, a cam ...

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