Flat-faced Follower Research Articles

Assessment of Ultimate Fidelity of an Eccentric Circular Disk Cam With Translating Flatfaced Follower as a Function Generator

It is generally known that an eccentric circular disk cam actuating a flatfaced translating follower is an economical approximate function generator. The designer’s question is “Just how well can it approximate the function I have in mind?” The methodology presented herein will answer the question, “What is the best fidelity of which the concept is capable?” The methodology will enable the designer to assess whether he has the option of utilizing the concept or whether he must seek a different conceptual course of action.

An Iterative Method for Analyzing Oscillating Cam Follower Motion

This paper describes a method of analyzing the kinematic characteristics of cams, with profiles represented by an eight-term Fourier series and with oscillating-type followers. Two kinds of cam follower systems, viz., roller follower and flat-face follower systems, are used. In general the method applies to any cam whose profile can be expressed in terms of its radius being a function of the rotation angle [r = f(θ)].