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Cam-Follower Mechanism Test Rig
Approx. component budget: Rs. 8,000 - 12,000
Objective
Compare the measured follower displacement and jump behaviour of different cam profiles with theory.
What you will build
Three cam profiles (circular, tangent, cycloidal) cut from acrylic or aluminium, roller and flat followers on a guide, a motor with reduction and a dial gauge or encoder.
Results you can expect
- Measured vs theoretical displacement diagram
- Follower jump speed
- Effect of spring stiffness and speed on contact
What you will learn
Cam design, follower kinematics and the dynamics of valve-train mechanisms used in engines and automatic machines.
Tools and notes
CAD + laser cutting or 3D printing, Arduino + encoder, Excel. Fit a guard over the rotating shaft.
Resume points from this project
- Built and tested Cam-Follower Mechanism Test Rig; objective: compare the measured follower displacement and jump behaviour of different cam profiles with theory.
- Measured and analysed measured vs theoretical displacement diagram and follower jump speed; wrote the report and presented the results in a viva. Add your own numbers: [x].
Replace [x] with your own measured results. Write only what you really did.
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A short guide that helps you decide and prepare. It contains:
- A diagram of the project
- How it works, in simple words
- The main parts you will need
- What workshop or lab you need and how hard it is
- Results you can expect
- Viva questions you should be able to answer
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