Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery

  1. Cam Mechanisms
    1. Cam and Follower Systems
      1. Definition and Function
        1. Advantages and Disadvantages
          1. Applications in Machinery
            1. Types of Cams
              1. Plate Cam (Disk Cam)
                1. Cylindrical Cam
                  1. Translating Cam
                    1. Conjugate Cam
                    2. Types of Followers
                      1. Knife-Edge Follower
                        1. Roller Follower
                          1. Flat-Faced Follower
                            1. Spherical-Faced Follower
                              1. Oscillating Followers
                              2. Follower Motion Arrangements
                                1. Radial (In-line) Follower
                                  1. Offset Follower
                                    1. Advantages and Disadvantages of Each
                                  2. Follower Motion Laws
                                    1. Motion Specifications
                                      1. Rise, Dwell, Return Cycle
                                        1. Displacement Requirements
                                        2. SVAJ Diagrams
                                          1. Displacement Diagrams
                                            1. Velocity Diagrams
                                              1. Acceleration Diagrams
                                                1. Jerk Diagrams
                                                2. Common Motion Laws
                                                  1. Uniform Motion
                                                    1. Simple Harmonic Motion
                                                      1. Uniform Acceleration and Retardation
                                                        1. Cycloidal Motion
                                                          1. Modified Trapezoidal Motion
                                                            1. Modified Sine Motion
                                                            2. Advanced Motion Laws
                                                              1. Polynomial Motion Laws
                                                                1. Spline Functions
                                                                  1. Custom Motion Profiles
                                                                  2. Selection Criteria for Motion Laws
                                                                    1. Acceleration Limitations
                                                                      1. Jerk Considerations
                                                                        1. Dynamic Performance
                                                                      2. Cam Profile Design
                                                                        1. Design Process Overview
                                                                          1. Graphical Layout Methods
                                                                            1. Displacement Diagram Method
                                                                              1. Inversion Method
                                                                                1. Layout for Different Follower Types
                                                                                2. Analytical Design Methods
                                                                                  1. Parametric Equations
                                                                                    1. Coordinate Transformation
                                                                                      1. Profile Generation Algorithms
                                                                                      2. Pressure Angle Analysis
                                                                                        1. Definition and Significance
                                                                                          1. Maximum Pressure Angle
                                                                                            1. Methods to Control Pressure Angle
                                                                                            2. Undercutting Analysis
                                                                                              1. Causes of Undercutting
                                                                                                1. Minimum Radius of Curvature
                                                                                                  1. Prevention Methods
                                                                                                  2. Cam Size Optimization
                                                                                                    1. Base Circle Selection
                                                                                                      1. Overall Cam Dimensions
                                                                                                      2. Manufacturing Considerations
                                                                                                        1. Machining Requirements
                                                                                                          1. Surface Finish
                                                                                                            1. Tolerance Analysis

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