Cam Design Handbook

by Harold A. Rothbart

Overview

The cam, used to translate rotary motion into linear motion, is an integral part of many classes of machines, such as printing presses, textile machinery, gear-cutting machines, and screw machines. Emphasizing computer-aided design and manufacturing techniques, as well as sophisticated numerical control methods, this handbook allows engineers and technicians to utilize cutting edge design tools. It will decrease time spent on the drawing board and increase productivity and machine accuracy.

* Cam design, manufacture, and dynamics of cams
* The latest computer-aided design and manufacturing techniques
* New cam mechanisms including robotic and prosthetic applications

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071433280
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	12/21/2003
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	606
File size:	32 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Harold Rothbart (city/state) is a noted consulting engineer, lecturer. He is author of numerous books including the Mechanical Design Handbook. He was formerly Dean of the College of science and Engineering at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Basic Curves Chapter 3: Modified Cam Curves Chapter 4: Polynomial and Fourier Series Cam Curves Chapter 5: Cam Motion Synthesis Using Spline Functions Chapter 6: Elements of Cam Profile Geometry Chapter 7: Geometry of Planer Cam Profiles Chapter 8: Cam Mechanism Forces Chapter 9: Cam Materials and Lubrication Chapter 10: Cam Manufacturing Chapter 11: Cam System Modeling Chapter 12: Cam System Dynamics -- Analysis Chapter 13: Cam System Dynamics -- Response Chapter 14: Special Cam Mechanisms Chapter 15: Cams in Microelectromechanical Systems Chapter 16: Automotive Camshaft Dynamics APPENDIX A: BASIC CONTOURS APPENDIX B: BASIC CAM CURVE FACTORS APPENDIX C: POLYNOMIAL COEFFICIENTS APPENDIX D: CAM COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPENDIX E: CAD/CAM FOR A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CAM MECHANISM APPENDIX F: OPTIMAL CONTROL THEORY DERIVATION FOR TWO-POINT BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEM INDEX