Cam and Follower Apparatus Manufacturer India

The Cam and Follower Apparatus enables study of the kinematics of different cam profiles and follower types. Students plot displacement, velocity, and acceleration diagrams for various cam-follower combinations, a mandatory experiment in Theory of Machines laboratory courses at all AICTE-approved engineering colleges.

Technical Specifications

• Drive motor: 0.25 HP single-phase induction motor with electronic speed control
• Speed range: 50 to 500 RPM, continuously variable
• Cam profiles: Circular (eccentric), Tangent, Cycloidal, SHM, 4 interchangeable cams
• Follower types: Knife-edge, Roller, Flat-faced (mushroom), 3 interchangeable followers
• Follower guide: Hardened and ground guide pillar for smooth, zero-slop movement
• Displacement measurement: Calibrated linear scale with pointer; optional LVDT with digital indicator
• Cam material: Hardened EN steel for extended service life
• Frame: Heavy-duty MS fabricated frame, powder-coated finish

Experiments Covered

• Plot displacement diagram for each cam profile using knife-edge, roller, and flat-faced follower
• Draw velocity and acceleration curves by graphical differentiation of displacement diagram
• Compare theoretical and experimental follower motion characteristics
• Study effect of cam speed on follower dynamics and impact loads
• Determine maximum velocity and acceleration for a given cam profile at specified speed

Prescribed in Theory of Machines Lab at Anna University (Regulation 2021), VTU, AKTU (KME-554), and GTU. Suitable for B.E./B.Tech. Mechanical, Production, and Automobile Engineering programmes. Supplied with observation tables, graph sheets, and comprehensive experiment manual.

All units are ISO 9001:2015 certified and CE marked. Contact [email protected] for university-specific quotation and NBA SSR documentation.