Cams Flashcards
What does a CAM do? (Change)
It changes the input motion to a reciprocating motion of the follower
Where are CAMS found?
In many machines and toys
How many parts does a CAM have?
Two
What are the parts of a CAM called?
‘Follower’ and ‘cam profile’
What does ‘one cycle’ mean? Technology)
A rotation of the cam
What does dwell mean? Technology)
When the CAM rotates because the follower does not rise or fall
What is the rise? Technology)
The part of the CAM that causes the follower to rise.
What is the fall?
The part of the CAM that causes the follower to fall
How many types of ‘follower’ are there?
4
What are the different types of follower?
Flat🫓
Knife 🔪
Roller 🛼
Offset 💨
What is the shape of the cam called?
The profile
What are four different cam profiles?
Pear 🍐 , eccentric 🤪 , heart 💓, drop 🪂
What the pear cam used for?
The shafts of cars
What are eccentric cams used for?
Steam engines
Describe in detail how you drilled you cam. Remember to include safety precautions when needed.
Describe how you assembled your toy. Remember to include any safety precautions needed.
How will your toy work? Talk about the mechanism used and the input and output motion.
If there is a gear train and gear A is attached to a handle and is turning clockwise, what way would gear B turn?
Anti clockwise. They would turn away from each other.
If there is a gear train and gear A is attached to a handle and is turning anti clock wise, what way would gear B turn?
Clock wise. They would turn into from each other
Draw a good quality graphic of your finished toy. Label the types of motion involved.
