Quick Answer
Calculate Cam Follower Contact Force Limit via Dynamic Velocity-Acceleration Constraint
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Result Interpretation
Cam Follower Contact Force Limit via Dynamic Velocity-Acceleration Constraint Calculator computes Cam Follower Contact Force Limit in N using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Maximum Allowable Acceleration = 380
- Maximum Cam Velocity = 0.32
- Damping Coefficient = 10
- Follower Return Spring Stiffness = 2500
- Static Spring Compression at Dwell = 0.006
- Follower Mass = 0.12
Expected Result:
- Cam Follower Contact Force Limit = 63.8
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Cam Follower Contact Force Limit = 63.8 N.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from automatically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
cam follower contact force limit = (follower mass * maximum allowable acceleration) + (follower return spring stiffness * static spring compression at dwell) + (damping coefficient * maximum cam velocity)Formula family: formula_mech_cam_profile_velocity_and_acceleration_limiter_checker
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| m_follower | Follower Mass | INPUT | Follower Mass |
| a_max | Maximum Allowable Acceleration | INPUT | Maximum Allowable Acceleration |
| k_spring | Follower Return Spring Stiffness | INPUT | Follower Return Spring Stiffness |
| x_static | Static Spring Compression at Dwell | INPUT | Static Spring Compression at Dwell |
| c_damper | Damping Coefficient | INPUT | Damping Coefficient |
| v_max | Maximum Cam Velocity | INPUT | Maximum Cam Velocity |
| cam_follower_contact_force_limit | Cam Follower Contact Force Limit | OUTPUT | Cam Follower Contact Force Limit |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the follower mass in kg.
- Enter the maximum allowable acceleration in m/s^2.
- Enter the follower return spring stiffness in N/m.
- Enter the static spring compression at dwell in m.
- Enter the damping coefficient in N·s/m.
- Enter the maximum cam velocity in m/s.
- Step 1: Compute cam follower contact force limit.
- Read the cam follower contact force limit (N) from the results.
Engineering Summary
Calculate Cam Follower Contact Force Limit via Dynamic Velocity-Acceleration Constraint
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The Cam Follower Contact Force Limit via Dynamic Velocity-Acceleration Constraint Calculator estimates Cam Follower Contact Force Limit based on the input parameters you provide
Why is follower mass important in this calculation?
follower mass is directly proportional to cam follower contact force limit. When you enter follower mass in kg, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result cam follower contact force limit?
The calculator outputs cam follower contact force limit in N. For larger forces, you can divide by 1000 to express the result in kN. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula
What units should I use for the inputs?
Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Follower Mass (kg), Maximum Allowable Acceleration (m/s^2), Follower Return Spring Stiffness (N/m), Static Spring Compression at Dwell (m), Damping Coefficient (N·s/m), Maximum Cam Velocity (m/s). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results
What assumptions does this calculator use?
This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment
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