Cam Design and Manufacturing Handbook – Robert L. Norton – 2nd Edition

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