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The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cam '''Cams and Followers'''] are devices which can convert rotary motion into linear motion ''(movement in a straight line)'' or activate a '''[[linkage]]'''. A cam is a specially shaped piece of material, usually metal or hard wearing plastic, which is fixed to rotating shaft. | The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cam '''Cams and Followers'''] are devices which can convert rotary motion into linear motion ''(movement in a straight line)'' or activate a '''[[linkage]]'''. A cam is a specially shaped piece of material, usually metal or hard wearing plastic, which is fixed to rotating shaft. | ||
The cam can be made in various recognisable shapes ''(e.g. circular, elliptical, heart-shaped)'' or can have a shape, or ‘profile’, specifically designed and shaped to | The cam can be made in various recognisable shapes ''(e.g. circular, elliptical, heart-shaped)'' or can have a shape, or ‘profile’, specifically designed and shaped to produce a particular output motion. A follower is a mechanism which is designed to move up and down as it follows the edge of the cam. | ||
Many machines which have moving parts use cams. A good example is the motor car engine which has cams to open and close valves and contact breaker points and operate fuel pumps. | Many machines which have moving parts use cams. A good example is the motor car engine which has cams to open and close valves and contact breaker points and operate fuel pumps. | ||
Revision as of 19:53, 11 February 2015
The Cams and Followers are devices which can convert rotary motion into linear motion (movement in a straight line) or activate a linkage. A cam is a specially shaped piece of material, usually metal or hard wearing plastic, which is fixed to rotating shaft. The cam can be made in various recognisable shapes (e.g. circular, elliptical, heart-shaped) or can have a shape, or ‘profile’, specifically designed and shaped to produce a particular output motion. A follower is a mechanism which is designed to move up and down as it follows the edge of the cam.
Many machines which have moving parts use cams. A good example is the motor car engine which has cams to open and close valves and contact breaker points and operate fuel pumps.
Pages in category 'Cams'
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Media in category 'Cams'
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