Mechanisms — plate cam

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Spiral Guide on Disk (drilling Feed) diagram
Spiral Guide on Disk (drilling Feed) Mechanism: How the Archimedean Face Cam Drives Quill Feed
Spiral guide on disk converts rotation into linear drilling feed. Learn how the Archimedean groove drives drill-press quills with a worked example and selection rules.
Disk Cam with Translating Follower diagram
Disk Cam with Translating Follower Mechanism: How It Works, Diagram, Formula and Uses
Explore a cycloidal disk cam with a translating point follower. Compare full-cycle pressure angle, required base radius, peak velocity and acceleration.
Cam Producing Variable Rectilinear Motion diagram
Cam Producing Variable Rectilinear Motion Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Diagram, Parts & Uses
Explore a cycloidal disk cam and ideal knife-edge follower. Adjust stroke, radius, rise angle and speed to compare displacement, velocity and pressure angle.
Cam Between Yoke Friction-rollers (valve) diagram
Cam Between Yoke Friction-rollers (valve) Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Diagram & Uses
Explore an irregular cam between opposed rollers in a guided yoke. Compare roller-centre spans, allowance and cycle period, with clearance and interference previews.