Cams Flashcards
1
Q
What’s rise in a cam?
A
The part of the cam that causes the follower to rise
2
Q
What’s dwell in a cam?
A
When the cam rotates but the follower does not rise or fall
3
Q
What’s fall in a cam?
A
The part of the cam that causes the follower to fall
4
Q
What’s one cycle in a cam?
A
One rotation/revolution of the cam
5
Q
Name 6 cams
A
Ellipse
Pear-shaped
Snail
Hexagon
Round
Eccentric (round cam with the fixed pivot not centred)
6
Q
What type of graph would an ellipse cam make?
A
A zig-zag shape going from max displacement to min displacement every 90*
7
Q
How can we calculate the maximum displacement in a cam?
A
Tallest length - shortest length = max displacement
8
Q
What is a follower?
A
The pole with a flat end making contact with the cam
9
Q
What is a slider?
A
The part that keeps the follower in one place
