Rotary system Flashcards
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Rotary system definition
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used to drive mechanisms in equipment and machinery, they transfer the direction of force along different paths and through changes of angle and direction
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Cam definition
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used to change rotary motion into reciprocating motion through the use of a follower, crank is used to rotate the shaft and moves the follower up and down
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Circular cam movement
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steady fall and rise
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Pear cam movement
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rapid rise and fall followed by a long rest
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Snail cam movement
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long rest followed by a steady rise and sudden drop, only turn one direction
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heart shaped cam movement
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slight rise and fall with no rest period
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