Cam and Roller lifetime estimation using ISO6336 and ISO281
Cam and Cam Followers available with MechDesigner
MechDesigner can model any cam and cam-follower motion with forward-kinematics and inverse-kinematics.
Kinematics Analysis and Simulation Software
Kinematic Analysis and Simulation is a key strength of MechDesigner Software. You can design, any mechanism using Inverse-Kinematics or Forward-Kinematics. MechDesigner has fast, closed-form algorithms, you will be amazed at how quickly you can innovate and watch a simulation cycling at machine-like speeds. Start your free 30-day trial today.
Cam Profile Coordinates for Manufacture
Calculate Cam Profile Coordinates for Manufacture in different file formats.
Design and Manufacture Barrel Cams
Barrel Cam profiles can be calculated by MechDesigner
MechDesigner can generate the cam profiles for Barrel and Globoidal Cams. Download Example
Design and Manufacture Globoidal Cams
MechDesigner models Globoidal cams with complete accuracy.
Example of Planar Guidance for Carton Erector
Some mechanisms are very useful in packing machine simply because they move parts along a useful path. We want to guide a pack along a path that avoids hitting packs that have already been erected in the previous cycle. The pack must not hit the gripping tool. The pack must be rotated by 90 degrees and move along a path that avoids other objects. This is known as a problem of planar guidance.
Example of Conjugate Cam Design for Carton Erector
Conjugate Cams eliminate backlash and reduce overall cam stress
When a disk cam drives a mechanism, there must be some way to make sure the cam-follower remains on the cam. It is possible, with very slow speed machines, to use gravity. However, for open cams, a spring or air cylinder is needed.
Camshaft Design
Cam designs often use conjugate cams for improved performance
While MechDesigner software is particularly suited to Packaging Machine design, it can also be used to design Camshafts for engines. We would normally recommend that you use specialist software for the design of engine camshaft because there are special requirements for valve timing cams. Nevertheless, if you can specify your motion using our motion design software, then why not.
Motion Design - why Jerk is important
As you might suspect, 'Motion Design for Packaging Machines' is very different to 'Motion Design for Graphic Designers'. This series of blogs discusses why motion design for machines is different.