Optimization of cam mechanisms

1 Introduction.- 2 The Displacement Program.- 3 Cam Profile Geometry.- 4 Optimization of Planar Cam Mechanisms with Flat-Face Followers.- 5 Optimization of Planar Cam Mechanisms with Roller-Followers.- 6 An Introduction to Spatial Cams.- 7 Kinematic Analysis of Cam Mechanisms.- 8 Computation of The Geometric Properties of Cams.- 9 The Computer-Aided Drafting and Manufacture of Cams.- References.- Appendix A Polynomial Coefficients.- Appendix B Review Problems.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Review Problems.