Mechanical Engineering
Cam Profile Simulator
Synthesize three-dimensional cam profiles from mathematical rise, dwell, and return specifications. Compare kinematic curves under different follower patterns.
Profile
HARMONIC
Follower sweep
Base circle
100 mm
Diameter
Table nodes
91 points
Generated
Parameters
Motion Function
Animated Rotation Cycle
Profile Geometry Equations
Rise Displacement (s)
s = h / 2 * (1 - cos(π * θ / β1))
Rise Velocity (v)
v = (π * ω * h) / (2 * β1) * sin(π * θ / β1)
Return Displacement (s)
s = h / 2 * (1 + cos(π * θ / β2))
Peak follower acceleration is 1.78 m/s².
The current displacement is 0.00 mm.
Synthesized Disc Cam Profile
Dwell 2 Angle
90°
Max Lift
40.0mm
Peak Velocity
0.1885m/s
Peak Acceleration
1.78m/s²
Displacement & Velocity Profile
Geometric Synthesis Table
| Angle (°) | Displacement (mm) | Velocity (m/s) | Acc (m/s²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0° | 0.00 | 0.0000 | 1.78 |
| 12° | 0.98 | 0.0583 | 1.69 |
| 24° | 3.82 | 0.1108 | 1.44 |
| 36° | 8.24 | 0.1525 | 1.04 |
| 48° | 13.82 | 0.1793 | 0.55 |
| 60° | 20.00 | 0.1885 | 0.00 |
| 72° | 26.18 | 0.1793 | -0.55 |
| 84° | 31.76 | 0.1525 | -1.04 |
| 96° | 36.18 | 0.1108 | -1.44 |
| 108° | 39.02 | 0.0583 | -1.69 |
| 120° | 40.00 | 0.0000 | -1.78 |
| 132° | 40.00 | 0.0000 | 0.00 |
| 144° | 40.00 | 0.0000 | 0.00 |
| 156° | 39.75 | -0.0295 | -1.75 |
| 168° | 37.82 | -0.0856 | -1.58 |
| 180° | 34.14 | -0.1333 | -1.26 |
| 192° | 29.08 | -0.1679 | -0.81 |
| 204° | 23.13 | -0.1862 | -0.28 |
| 216° | 16.87 | -0.1862 | 0.28 |
| 228° | 10.92 | -0.1679 | 0.81 |
| 240° | 5.86 | -0.1333 | 1.26 |
| 252° | 2.18 | -0.0856 | 1.58 |
| 264° | 0.25 | -0.0295 | 1.75 |
| 276° | 0.00 | 0.0000 | 0.00 |
| 288° | 0.00 | 0.0000 | 0.00 |
| 300° | 0.00 | 0.0000 | 0.00 |
| 312° | 0.00 | 0.0000 | 0.00 |
| 324° | 0.00 | 0.0000 | 0.00 |
| 336° | 0.00 | 0.0000 | 0.00 |
| 348° | 0.00 | 0.0000 | 0.00 |
| 360° | 0.00 | 0.0000 | 0.00 |