CAM Design and Manufacturing Handbook

By Robert L. Norton, P.E. 2001, 640 pp., illus., ISBN 0-8311-3122-5
Written by a professional with extensive practical and teaching experience
in mechanical engineering, Cam Design and Manufacturing
Handbook brings together up-to-date cam design technology and cam
research in one volume for the design and manufacturing of cam-follower
systems. Beginning at an introductory level and progressing to
more advanced topics, this comprehensive handbook includes complete
coverage of: Proper Cam Design. Single and Multi Dwells. Classical
Cam Functions. Polynomial Cams. Spline Functions. Pressure Angles
& Radius of Curvature. Radial and Barrel Cams. Translating &
Oscillating Followers. Roller & Flat-Faced Followers. Forward &
Inverse Dynamics. Residual Vibrations. Polydyne & Splinedyne Cams.
Cam Profile Definition. Cutter Compensation. Conjugate Cams. Cam Materials & Manufacturing
Techniques. Analysis of the Cam Follower Joint. Lubrication of the Cam Follower Joint.
Measurement of Cam Follower Dynamics. Case Studies from Automotive & Automated
Manufacturing. Extensive Bibliography.
What's more, this unique book is accompanied by a 90-day trial demonstration copy of the Professional
version of DYNACAM for Windows V. 7.0. Written by the author and used worldwide,
this program will solve most of the equations described in the book and allows--in its fully
licensed version--the design, dynamic modeling, analysis, and generation of follower center, cam
surface, and cutter coordinate data for any cam. It also defines conjugates for any cam design.