Quick Answer: Cam Analysis Apparatus studies cam profiles and cam-follower performance with eccentric, tangent and circular arc cams and mushroom, flat faced and roller followers, driven by a variable speed motor, with a dial gauge for follower displacement.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Cams: eccentric, tangent and circular arc type, one each
Followers: mushroom, flat faced and roller type, one each
Cams and followers hardened to reduce surface wear
Variable speed motor coupled to the camshaft, with Variac
Dial gauge to note follower displacement
Shaft on ball bearings; cams and followers change easily
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Cams
eccentric, tangent, circular arc (one each)
Followers
mushroom, flat faced, roller (one each)
Drive
variable speed motor with Variac
Measurement
dial gauge for follower displacement
Supply
230 V, A.C. stabilized, with earthing connection
Bench area
0.5m x 0.5m x 0.5m height
About This Product
The dial gauge lets students plot follower displacement against cam position, and running the system at different speeds reveals the jump speed. Within the THEORY OF MACHINE LAB, the apparatus also shows how weight and spring force affect jump speed, and a stroboscope, not supplied, can make the jump visible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Which cams and followers are included? Eccentric, tangent and circular arc cams, and mushroom, flat faced and roller followers, one of each.
Q2. How is the jump speed found? By operating the system at different speeds; a tachometer to measure it can be supplied extra, and a stroboscope (not supplied) helps visualise the jump.
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