Step 6A1.6: Add a 2D-Cam

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Step 6A1.6: Add a 2D-Cam

Summary

1.Add the 2D-Cam.

2.Open the 2D-Cam dialog.

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tog_minusAdd the 2D-Cam

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STEP 1: Start the Add 2D-Cam command

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1.Click Machine-elements toolbar > Add 2D-CamRed-14-1b

The Command-Manager indicates we must select two elements.

 

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STEP 2: Select the two elements to add the 2D-Cam.

1.Click the Part-Outline of the Cam-PartRed-14-2  

2.Click the Profile/Extrusion that represents the Cam-RollerRed-14-3

 

 

 

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STEP 3: Complete the Add 2D-Cam Command.

1.Click OK-tiny-13-17 in the Command-Manager.

We draw for you the Inner and Outer Cam-Profiles

•OuterRed-14-4

•InnerRed-14-5

STEP 4: Cycle the model.

1.Run menu/toolbar > Cycle

or

2.Press on your keyboard, the ALT+C key combination.

As the Cam-Part rotates, the Cam-Roller is in continuous contact with the 2D-Cam.

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tog_minusThe 2D-Cam dialog

The 2D-Cam dialog has a number of parameters.

You can use the 2D-Cam dialog to hide the Inner and/or the Outer Cam-Profile.

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STEP 1: Edit the 2D-Cam

1.Assembly-Tree: Click the 2D-Cam - it is a child to the Cam-Plate, which is a child to the Cam-Shaft Part.

The 2D-Cam is in the Selection-Window

2.Selection-Window: Right-click the 2D-Cam

3.Click Edit element in the shortcut-menu.

The 2D-Cam dialog opens.

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STEP 2: Hide the Outer Cam.

1.2D-Cam dialog: Click Display tab ....

2.2D-Cam dialog: Click  Cam-Profile Display  ...

3.2D-Cam dialog: In the Cam Display option, click Inner

4.2D-Cam dialog: Click OK-tiny-11-15 to close the dialog.

You can optionally show the Pitch-Circle and Radius of Curvature at the contact point between the Cam-Roller and 2D-Cam.

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Now only the Inner Cam-Profile is in the model.

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