Beginning at an introductory level and progressing to more advanced topics, this comprehensive handbook provides all the information needed to properly design, model, analyze, specify, and manufacture cam-follower systems. The reader will find complete coverage of:

• Proper Cam Design Techniques
• Single- and Multi-Dwell Cams
• Classical Cam Functions
• Polynomial Cams
• Spline Functions for Cams
• Pressure Angle & Radius of Curvature
• Radial and Barrel Cams
• Translating & Oscillating Followers
• Roller & Flat-Faced Followers
• Forward & Inverse Dynamic Analyses
• Residual Vibrations
• Polydyne & Splinedyne Cams
• Cam Profile Definition
• Cutter Compensation
• Conjugate Cams
• Cam Materials & Manufacturing Techniques
• Stress Analysis of the Cam Follower Joint
• Lubrication of the Cam Follower Joint
• Measurement of Cam Follower Dynamics
• Extensive Bibliography of the Cam Literature
• Case Studies of Cam Designs