The Cam Dynamics Test Machine (CDTM) was made to demonstrate cam operation and to test the dynamics of industrial cam-follower systems. Recent modifications made it inoperable in a classroom setting and revealed damage-causing flaws in the initial design. This project encompassed the redesign of the follower trains to eliminate those flaws. It also made the machine function in a classroom, improved the electrical wiring, and added storage space. Finally, the sensors were connected to a data acquisition board, and a Virtual Instrument was written to interpret their output voltages to aid future experimentation.

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Creator

• Morehouse, Daniel M
• Tashman, Jon Daniel

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-050509-161440

Advisor

• Norton, Robert L.

Year

• 2009

Sponsor

• Gillette

Date created

• 2009-05-05

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright