TecQuipment
TecQuipment Cam Analysis Machine
The Cam Analysis Machine is a bench-mounted apparatus designed to study the behavior of cams and followers, showing how rotary motion converts to linear motion and highlighting the onset of follower bounce. It features a precision machined steel base supporting a high-torque, variable-speed direct-drive motor connected to the cam test area via a coupled main shaft with self-aligning bearings and a substantial flywheel to reduce speed fluctuations. Students can test a range of cams, followers, and compression springs, adjusting mass and preload to explore dynamic behavior. Sensors track cam angular position and follower displacement, and the system interfaces with VDAS Onboard for real-time data, including displacement, velocity, and acceleration.
SPECIFICATIONS
Bench-mounted apparatus with precision-machined steel base
High-torque variable-speed direct-drive motor
Self-aligning heavy-duty bearings for the main shaft
Substantial flywheel on the main shaft to reduce speed variation
Cam and follower interface with adjustable springs and masses
Sensors for cam angular position and follower displacement
Compatible with VDAS Onboard for real-time data acquisition
FEATURES
- Quick-change experiments using supplied tools
- Safe storage for smaller parts and tools
- Large enough for demonstration yet compact for benches
- Real-time visualisation of oscillations with VDAS mkII
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