: The path traced by the center of the follower's roller.
: Use thin lines for construction and thick lines for the final cam profile to ensure clarity.
: Connect these points using a French curve (leka) to form the smooth working profile of the cam. Key Elements of a Cam Drawing
: Complex curves like parabolas or sinusoids that might be required depending on the specific motion laws assigned in your variant. Tips for Precision Scale : Carefully choose a scale ( μlmu sub l
) which represents the "dwell" or starting point of the follower's motion.
: At each angular position, measure the lift from the displacement diagram and mark it radially outward from the base circle.