Kinematic calculation of convex cam profile using MATHCAD program

The article shows the features of the construction of cams with a convex profile, the method of kinematic calculation of the pusher when it moves along a convex and rounded surface is given. A technique is proposed to determine the coordinate center of the radius of the convex surface of the cam. Calculations of the stroke, speed and acceleration of the pusher depending on the angle of rotation of the cam shaft are performed using the Mathcad system. Using the Mathcad program for cams with a convex profile, graphs of the pusher lift, changes in its speed and acceleration are constructed. The proposed method of calculating the cams of a convex profile of various sizes with the determination of the lifting height, speed, acceleration of the pusher and the construction of their graphs in the Mathcad system will allow designing cams and copiers necessary for processing cam shafts.