Mean Velocity in Cam and Follower Formulas

Mean Velocity is the average velocity of the follower in a cam-follower mechanism, describing the motion of the follower as it moves in a circular path. And is denoted by V_mean. Mean Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Mean Velocity is always negative.

Formulas to find Mean Velocity in Cam and Follower

fxMean Velocity of Follower during Return Stroke at Uniform AccelerationGo

fxMean Velocity of Follower during Outstroke at Uniform AccelerationGo

List of variables in Cam and Follower formulas

fx Stroke of Follower Go

fx Time Required for the Return Stroke Go

fx Time Required for the Outstroke Go

FAQ

What is the Mean Velocity?

Mean Velocity is the average velocity of the follower in a cam-follower mechanism, describing the motion of the follower as it moves in a circular path. Mean Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Mean Velocity is always negative.

Can the Mean Velocity be negative?

Yes, the Mean Velocity, measured in Speed can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Mean Velocity?

Mean Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Mean Velocity can be measured.

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