Learning objectives
To give a range of methods for cam mechanisms synthesis<br />
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
General notions on movements generation<br />
Movements classification<br />
Displacement diagrams<br />
Acceleration and velocity properties<br />
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Cam mechanisms<br />
Systematic classification<br />
Displacement properties<br />
Limitation of the maximum acceleration<br />
Limitation of the maximum speed<br />
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Base radius<br />
Maximum pressure angle synthesis<br />
Minimum curvature synthesis<br />
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Contact due to load<br />
Contact due to kinematic constraints<br />
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Special cams<br />
Globoidal cam systems<br />
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Cam materials and stress<br />
Soft steel can surface<br />
Hardened steel cam surface
Full programme
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Bibliography
P.L.Magnani G.Ruggieri Meccanismi per macchine automatiche -- UTET
Teaching methods
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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