Grooved Cam

WM2D File

WM2D File

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Software copyright © 2004 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Info

The follower moves along the groove in the form-closed cam, and the follower motion, is translating (on the left) or oscillating (on the right).

Source

This Working Model files are adapted from Figure 8.2 a and b on p. 381 in Design of Machinery, 3rd ed. by Norton, R.L., McGraw-Hill, 2004.

Credits

This Working Model file was first developed by Fan (Michael) Mo.