Cam Followers Flashcards

1
Q

Name the 4 types of cam followers

A

Flat
Knife/Point
Roller
Offset

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2
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Give 2 properties of flat followers

A

Lots of friction

Cannot follow hollow contours

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3
Q

Give 2 properties of knife followers

A

Provides most accurate conversion of movement

Can be used to follow hollow contours

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4
Q

Give 3 properties of roller followers

A

Least friction
Most expensive
Cannot be used to follow hollow contours

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