WOLFRAM SYSTEM MODELER

CamPointyFollower

Pointy cam that applies a force on a follower

Diagram

Wolfram Language

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Information

A cam-follower set up automatically generated using the Wolfram Language. Contains an pointy cam that applies a force on a follower whilst rotating. The follower is modeled as a spring and the cam is turned at a constant speed by a rotator.

Components (4)

rotator

Type: ConstantSpeed

Description: Constant speed, not dependent on torque

cam

Type: CamPointy

Description: Pointy cam designed using the Wolfram Language.

follower

Type: Spring

Description: Linear 1D translational spring

fixed

Type: Fixed

Description: Fixed flange

Used in Examples (1)

CamShapes

EducationExamples.MechanicalEngineering.CamFollower

Model exploring three different cam shapes.