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CAM Profile Diagram

This document defines key terms used in describing the profile of a radial cam and reciprocating roller follower. It explains that the base circle is the smallest circle that can be drawn to the cam profile, while the trace point and pitch curve describe the follower's motion relative to the cam. Additionally, it notes that the pressure angle between the follower's motion direction and a normal to the pitch curve is important to avoid jamming, and defines circles like the pitch and prime circles that are used in cam profile design.

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CAM Profile Diagram

This document defines key terms used in describing the profile of a radial cam and reciprocating roller follower. It explains that the base circle is the smallest circle that can be drawn to the cam profile, while the trace point and pitch curve describe the follower's motion relative to the cam. Additionally, it notes that the pressure angle between the follower's motion direction and a normal to the pitch curve is important to avoid jamming, and defines circles like the pitch and prime circles that are used in cam profile design.

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Cam Profile

Terms Used in Radial Cams


Fig. shows a radial cam with reciprocating roller follower. The following terms are important in
order to draw the cam profile.
1. Base circle. It is the smallest circle that can be drawn to the cam profile.
2. Trace point. It is a reference point on the follower and is used to generate the pitch curve.
In case of knife edge follower, the knife edge represents the trace point and the pitch curve
corresponds to the cam profile. In a roller follower, the centre of the roller represents the trace
point.
3. Pressure angle. It is the angle between the direction of the follower motion and a normal to
the pitch curve. This angle is very important in designing a cam profile. If the pressure angle is
too large, a reciprocating follower will jam in its bearings.
4. Pitch point. It is a point on the pitch curve having the maximum pressure angle.
5. Pitch circle. It is a circle drawn from the centre of the cam through the pitch points.
6. Pitch curve. It is the curve generated by the trace point as the follower moves relative to the
cam. For a knife edge follower, the pitch curve and the cam profile are same whereas for a roller
follower, they are separated by the radius of the roller.
7. Prime circle. It is the smallest circle that can be drawn from the centre of the cam and tangent
to the pitch curve. For a knife edge and a flat face follower, the prime circle and the base circle
are identical. For a roller follower, the prime circle is larger than the base circle by the radius of
the roller.
8. Lift or stroke. It is the maximum travel of the follower from its lowest position to the top most
position.

Uniform Velocity

Simple Harmonic Motion

Uniform Acceleration and retardation

Cycloidal Motion

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