OBJECTIVE: To draw experimentally a curve of the follower displacement v/s cam angles by

using cam analysis apparatus.

APPARATUS REQUIRED:
Cam analysis m/c provided with different sets of cam and follower, dial gauge.



CONSTRUCTION: The machine is motorized unit consisting of a camshaft on free end of which a
cam can be easily mounted and a follower is properly guided. A graduated circular protector is
fitted coaxially with the shaft and a dial gauge fitted to note the follower displacement for the
angle of cam rotation as shown.
Different type of cam and follower pair used here are:
1. Circular arc with mushroom follower.
2. Tangent cam with roller follower.
3. An eccentric cam with knife-edge follower.

SPECIFICATION:
Demonstration of the principle of CAM mechanism.
3 cams: 2 tangent, 1 concave
Tappet with two different tracers: flat and roller tap.
Electrical motor with speed control
Moving masses with can be lifted
Mechanical drum plotter with plotting paper
Power supply: 230VAC, 50Hz
Dimensions: LxWxH: 390x390x180

TECHNICAL DATA:
Inbuilt RPM meter: resolution 1 rpm, can read upto 9999 rpm, LCD digital data display
Maximum rpm 0-1000 rpm
Maximum lift of cams: 20-25 mm
Proximity speed sensor
Power supply: 230VAC, 50Hz

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
LxWxH: 390x390x180
Weight:

STANDARD ACCESSORIES:
Weights - 03 nos.
Cams - 03 nos.
Combinational wrench- 02 nos.
Instruction manual - 01 no.
Power cable - 01 no.

OBSERVATION TABLE:
S.N. Cam Angle () Displacement ()
1. 0
2. 30
3. 60
4. 90
5. 120
6. 150
7. 180
8. 210
9. 240
10. 270

PROCEDURE:
1. Select a suitable cam and follower combination say a tangent cam with a roller follower.
2. Set the cam on the cam shaft. Set a dial gauge for getting follower movements and set it
to zero position.
3. Choose suitable amount of weight to be added to the follower.
4. Note down the readings of the follower displacements w.r.t angular positions of the
cam.
5. Draw the required cam profile.

RESULT: To plot a graph between vs. .