Theory of Machines 2 min read
Gear Drive
Introduction The slip and creep in the belt or rope drives is a common phenomenon, in the transmission of motion…
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Theory of Machines 2 min read
Motion of the Follower
Cam follower systems are designed to achieve a desired oscillatory motion. Appropriate displacement patterns are to be selected for this…
Non Destructive Testing 2 min read
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 curve. This…
Theory of Machines 1 min read
Classification of Cams
Cams can be classified based on their physical shape. a) Disk or plate cam (Fig. 3.4 a and b): The…
Theory of Machines 4 min read
Exercise Problems
1) An engine, running at 150 r.p.m., drives a line shaft by means of a belt. The engine pulley is…
Theory of Machines 1 min read
Centrifugal Pump
A centrifugal pump has an impeller on the inside of a casing. Liquids are forced into the centre or “eye”…
Theory of Machines 1 min read
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 extent in…
Theory of Machines 1 min read
Centrifugal Tension
Since the belt continuously runs over the pulleys, therefore, some centrifugal force is caused, whose effect is to increase the…