2007-01-31 06:10:11 · 8 answers · asked by MYFANWY T 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Every machine that uses mechanical means to achieve linear motion within the system. Electrical actuators are too expensive compared with cams so there not many machines that dont use cams
2007-02-03 20:52:12 · answer #1 · answered by xpatgary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Washing machine and dryers with mechanical timers use cams to open and close switches thereby controlling the operation.
Valves in pistion engines are operated with a cam shaft. Also older style ignition systems which use points have a cam in the distributor to operate the points.
VCR's use a slotted cam to move rollers which feed the tape from the cassette and position it against the heads.
A drop hammer mill used in ore crushing uses cams with a steep profile to raise the hammer(s) and quickly drop them.
2007-01-31 15:42:44 · answer #2 · answered by MarkG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think standard inkjet printers use a cam to control the movement of the print head. If you crack one open you can see it.
2007-01-31 15:32:24 · answer #3 · answered by cedmundo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition, printing press, sorting machines and just about anything that rotates
2007-01-31 06:25:22 · answer #4 · answered by Jody D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Petrol Engines, Steam trains, Hydraulic and fuel pumps (the pre electric ones)
2007-01-31 06:20:40 · answer #5 · answered by keefy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any machine that requires rotary motion tho be changed to linear motion for whatever purpose there may be.
2007-01-31 12:08:04 · answer #6 · answered by 107Dan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anything with a piston engine?
2007-01-31 06:16:16 · answer #7 · answered by N D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any machine that uses camshafts
2007-02-01 12:53:19 · answer #8 · answered by JOSEPH J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋