Radius of Roller in Cam and Follower Formulas

Radius of Roller is the distance from the center of the roller to its periphery in a cam and follower mechanism, affecting the motion of the follower. And is denoted by r_roller. Radius of Roller is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Radius of Roller is always positive. Typically, the value of Radius of Roller is greater than 0.

Cam and Follower formulas that make use of Radius of Roller

fxVelocity of Follower for Roller Follower Tangent Cam if Contact is with Straight FlanksGo

fxDistance between Roller Center and Nose Center of Tangent Cam with Roller FollowerGo

fxDisplacement of Needle for Tangent Cam with Needle-Bearing FollowerGo

FAQ

What is the Radius of Roller?

Radius of Roller is the distance from the center of the roller to its periphery in a cam and follower mechanism, affecting the motion of the follower. Radius of Roller is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Radius of Roller is always positive. Typically, the value of Radius of Roller is greater than 0.

Can the Radius of Roller be negative?

No, the Radius of Roller, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Radius of Roller?

Radius of Roller is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Radius of Roller can be measured.

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