Velocity in Cam and Follower Formulas

Velocity is the speed at which the follower moves in a specific direction, typically measured in meters per second, in a cam and follower mechanism. And is denoted by v. Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Velocity is always negative.

Formulas to find Velocity in Cam and Follower

fxVelocity of Follower of Roller Follower Tangent Cam for Contact with NoseGo

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

fxVelocity of Follower after Time t for Cycloidal MotionGo

fxVelocity of Follower for Circular Arc Cam if Contact is on Circular FlankGo

List of variables in Cam and Follower formulas

fx Angular Velocity of Cam Go

fx Distance b/w Cam Center and Nose Center Go

fx Angle Turned by Cam when Roller is at Nose Top Go

fx Distance b/w Roller Centre and Nose Centre Go

fx Radius of the Base Circle Go

fx Radius of Roller Go

fx Angle Turned by Cam from Beginning of Roller Go

fx Stroke of Follower Go

fx Angular Displacement of Cam during Out Stroke Go

fx Angle through Cam Rotates Go

fx Radius of Circular Flank Go

fx Angle Turned by Cam Go

FAQ

What is the Velocity?

Velocity is the speed at which the follower moves in a specific direction, typically measured in meters per second, in a cam and follower mechanism. Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Velocity is always negative.

Can the Velocity be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Velocity?

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 Velocity can be measured.

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