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P7.10  A disc cam mechanism is to provide the motion

given in Table P7.10. There is a translating roller
follower with zero offset.
(a) Plot the displacement diagram.
(b) Graphically construct the cam profile.

db = 4.0 cm; dr = 1.0 cm

P7.11  A disc cam mechanism is to provide the motion

given in Table P7.11. There is a translating flat-face
follower.
(a) Plot the displacement diagram.
(b) Graphically construct the cam profile.

db = 4.0 cm

TABLE P7.10  FOLLOWER MOTION

Parameter → Initial Angle for Final Angle for Type of Rise (+) or
Interval (degrees) Interval (degrees) Motion Return (–) (cm)
Interval ↓

1 0 100 Harmonic 1.2

2 100 240 Dwell 0
3 240 360 Parabolic –1.2

TABLE P7.11  FOLLOWER MOTION

Parameter→ Initial Angle for Final Angle for Type of Rise (+) or Return
Interval (degrees) Interval (degrees) Motion (-) (cm)
Interval ↓

1 0 120 Cycloidal 1.2

2 120 200 Dwell 0
3 200 360 Uniform -1.2