PRESENTATION ON CAMS

BY : PULKIT KUMAR CHAUHAN

111MC00137

About
Cams

are used to convert rotary motion into

reciprocating motion

In

IC engines it is used to operate the inlet and

exhaust valves

Types

a) Radial or disc cam

b) Cylindrical cam
c) End cam

Fig 1: Cam position

Application
Cams

and cam followers are generic and used

for lots of things other than automotive. The are
generally used where repetitive yet precise
motion, fast speed and correct timing with other
machine elements are required.

An

automotive or diesel engine just happens to

be a widely used example.

New Technology
Is

being used as tool of

renewable energy