A Computational Approach for Cam Design Parameters Optimization of Disk Cam Mechanisms with Oscillating Roller Follower

Abstract

This research develops a computational approach for cam design parameters optimization of disk cam mechanisms with oscillating roller follower. The synthesis procedure of the cam geometry presented in this paper is computed by MATLAB function fmincon. An implementation of such a cam mechanism is presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of this procedure. By using this procedure, it is convenient to synthesis optimal dimensions for cam mechanism with oscillating roller follower under any preferred constraints. Finally, the importance and the irreplaceability of this research is discussed in the final section.