Preparation should include
- choosing the type of cam
- using cam terminology
- selecting one of the four types of cam followers
- plotting a displacement diagram
- laying out the shape of the cam to scale, using the displacement diagram
- plotting the involute curve shape of the tooth from cutting data
- dimensioning the cam.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are some practical applications of a cam?
- What are the four types of cam followers?
- What types of motion are transferred between the cam and the cam follower?