Kinematics of Machines Tutorials : Introduction of Cams
February 11th, 2011
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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 reciprocating follower
(Source: http://www.ul.ie/~kirwanp/whatisacamandfollowersyste.htm)
Image: Reciprocating cam with reciprocating follower
