Cam Followers Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 4 types of cam followers
A
Flat
Knife/Point
Roller
Offset
2
Q
Give 2 properties of flat followers
A
Lots of friction
Cannot follow hollow contours
3
Q
Give 2 properties of knife followers
A
Provides most accurate conversion of movement
Can be used to follow hollow contours
4
Q
Give 3 properties of roller followers
A
Least friction
Most expensive
Cannot be used to follow hollow contours