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Module 3: Cams

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A cam drives a flat reciprocating follower as follows: during the first 120° rotation of the cam, the follower moves outwards through a distance of 20 mm with simple harmonic motion. The follower dwells during the next 30° of cam rotation. During the next 120° of cam rotation, the follower moves inwards with simple harmonic motion. The follower dwells for the last 90° of cam rotation. The minimum radius of the cam is 25 mm. Draw the profile of the cam.

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