Ebook: Cam Design and Manufacturing Handbook, 2nd Ed

Beginning at an introductory level and progressing to more advanced topics, this comprehensive handbook provides all the information needed to properly design, model, analyze, specify, and manufacture cam-follower systems. The reader will find complete coverage of:

• Proper Cam Design Techniques
• Single- and Multi-Dwell Cams
• Classical Cam Functions
• Polynomial Cams
• Spline Functions for Cams
• Pressure Angle & Radius of Curvature
• Radial and Barrel Cams
• Translating & Oscillating Followers
• Roller & Flat-Faced Followers
• Forward & Inverse Dynamic Analyses
• Residual Vibrations
• Polydyne & Splinedyne Cams
• Cam Profile Definition
• Cutter Compensation
• Conjugate Cams
• Cam Materials & Manufacturing Techniques
• Stress Analysis of the Cam Follower Joint
• Lubrication of the Cam Follower Joint
• Measurement of Cam Follower Dynamics
• Extensive Bibliography of the Cam Literature
• Case Studies of Cam Designs