Stroke of Follower in Cam and Follower Formulas

Stroke of Follower is the maximum distance the follower moves away from the cam’s surface during the return stroke in a cam-follower mechanism. And is denoted by S. Stroke of Follower is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Stroke of Follower is always positive. Typically, the value of Stroke of Follower is greater than 0.

Cam and Follower formulas that make use of Stroke of Follower

fxPeripheral Speed of Projection of Point P on Diameter for SHM of FollowerGo

fxPeripheral Speed of Projection of Point P' (Projection of Point P on Dia) for SHM of FollowerGo

fxMean Velocity of Follower during Return Stroke at Uniform AccelerationGo

fxMean Velocity of Follower during Outstroke at Uniform AccelerationGo

fxDisplacement of Follower after Time t for Cycloidal MotionGo

fxVelocity of Follower after Time t for Cycloidal MotionGo

FAQ

What is the Stroke of Follower?

Stroke of Follower is the maximum distance the follower moves away from the cam’s surface during the return stroke in a cam-follower mechanism. Stroke of Follower is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Stroke of Follower is always positive. Typically, the value of Stroke of Follower is greater than 0.

Can the Stroke of Follower be negative?

No, the Stroke of Follower, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Stroke of Follower?

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

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