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'''Linear cams''' move backwards and forwards in a [[reciprocating motion]] and the shape of the surface of the cam determines how far, and in what manner, the ‘follower’ moves in response. | '''Linear cams''' move backwards and forwards in a [[Types of Motion|reciprocating motion]] and the shape of the surface of the cam determines how far, and in what manner, the ‘follower’ moves in response. | ||
Most cams are design using a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cam#Displacement_diagram '''Displacement Diagram'''] - essentially a graph which plots the cam movement against the follower movement. A linear cam can be imagined to be the shape of the graph cut from solid plate and then passed backwards and forwards beneath the follower. | Most cams are design using a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cam#Displacement_diagram '''Displacement Diagram'''] - essentially a graph which plots the cam movement against the follower movement. A linear cam can be imagined to be the shape of the graph cut from solid plate and then passed backwards and forwards beneath the follower. | ||
Revision as of 10:14, 12 February 2015
Linear cams move backwards and forwards in a reciprocating motion and the shape of the surface of the cam determines how far, and in what manner, the ‘follower’ moves in response.
Most cams are design using a Displacement Diagram - essentially a graph which plots the cam movement against the follower movement. A linear cam can be imagined to be the shape of the graph cut from solid plate and then passed backwards and forwards beneath the follower.