Theory of Machines
Advantages and Disadvantages of Gear Drive
The following are the advantages and disadvantages of the gear drive as compared to belt, rope and chain…
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Theory of Machines
Gear Drive
Introduction The slip and creep in the belt or rope drives is a common phenomenon, in the transmission…
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Theory of Machines
Construction of Cam Profile for a Radial Cam
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Theory of Machines
Motion of the Follower
Cam follower systems are designed to achieve a desired oscillatory motion. Appropriate displacement patterns are to be selected…
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Non Destructive Testing
Terms Used in Radial Cams
Fig.3.7 Pressure angle: It is the angle between the direction of the follower motion and a normal tothe pitch…
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Theory of Machines
Classification of Cams
Cams can be classified based on their physical shape. a) Disk or plate cam (Fig. 3.4 a and…
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Theory of Machines
Exercise Problems
1) An engine, running at 150 r.p.m., drives a line shaft by means of a belt. The engine…
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Theory of Machines
Centrifugal Pump
A centrifugal pump has an impeller on the inside of a casing. Liquids are forced into the centre…
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Theory of Machines
Condition for the Transmission of Maximum Power
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Theory of Machines
Maximum Tension in the Belt
While the centrifugal tension σcfσcf acts equally throughout the belt during operation and the quasi-static tensions σtσt and σsσs are only present to this…
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