2 - Cam Terminology
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Practice Questions
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What is a base circle?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a foundational circle in cam design.
Define pitch curve.
💡 Hint: Consider how the follower's movement follows this path.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the smallest circle from the center of the cam to the profile called?
💡 Hint: It's the foundation circle.
True or False: Undercutting can enhance cam performance.
💡 Hint: Think about contact stability.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a cam profile that ensures a smooth follower motion while avoiding undercutting. Describe the parameters you would use.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between the profile's radius and the follower's motion.
Discuss how modifying the pressure angle affects the efficiency of the cam system in high-speed applications.
💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs between speed and mechanical stress.
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