Hydraulic turbines: A hydraulic turbine is a prime mover (a machine which uses the raw energy of a substance and converts into mechanical energy) that uses the energy of flowing water and converts it into the mechanical energy. This mechanical … Continued
CLASSIFICATION OF CAMS AND FOLLOWERS, Cams are classified according to their Basic shapes Types of follower movement Manner of constraints of the follower Classification according to basic shapes of the cams: Wedge cam: A wedge cam has a wedge … Continued
Introduction of Cams A cam is a mechanical member used to produce desired motion to a follower by direct contact. The cam may be rotating or reciprocating whereas the follower may be rotating, reciprocating or oscillating. Image: Rotating CAM with … Continued
What is Mechanical Engineering? The mechanical engineer has been called the general practitioner and the jack-of-all trades among engineering professions. This is because he requires education and skills that span a broad range of technical, social, environmental, and economic problems. … Continued