Experiment # 13

Demonstration of CAM & Follower

Objective:
To Demonstrate the CAM & Follower

Theory:
CAM & Follower
CAM is a Rotating Machine Element which gives Translating (or)
Oscillating Motion to some other Machine Element known as Follower
CAM is basically converting the Rotary Motion into the Linear Motion
CAM & Follower are always in Point Contact (or) in Line Contact

Types of CAM
Radial CAM
In this Type of CAMs, the Follower oscillates (or) Translates in a
direction perpendicular to the CAM Axis

Cylindrical CAM

In this Type of CAMs, the Follower oscillates (or) Translates in a

direction parallel to the CAM Axis

Classification of Followers
On the Basis of Surface in Contact
Knife Edge Follower
Contact end of the Follower has a Sharp Knife Edge

Roller
Follower
Contact end of the Follower is a Roller

Flat Faced Follower

Contact end of the Follower is a Flat Face

Spherical
Follower
Contact end of the Follower is Spherical in Shape

 On the Basis of Motion of Follower

Reciprocating (or) Translating Follower
When the Follower Reciprocates (or) Translates in a guide due to
the uniform Rotary Motion of the CAM, it is called Reciprocating
(or) Translating Follower

Oscillating (or) Rotating Follower

When the Follower Oscillates in a pre-determined Direction due
to the uniform Rotary Motion of the CAM, it is called Oscillating
(or) Rotating Follower

On the Basis of Path of Motion of Follower

Radial Follower
The Follower in which the path of motion of follower is along an
axis which is passing through the center of CAM

Off-set Follower
The Follower in which the path of motion of follower is not along
an axis which is passing through the center of CAM