Cam Control Cam Mechanism in Cold Forging Machine
Introduction
A cam control cam mechanism is an integral part of cold forming machines. It is responsible for converting the rotary motion of the motor into reciprocating motion of the cold forging process. The cam control mechanism consists of two sets of cams and two associated actuators that operate in a coordinated manner to generate the desired reciprocating motion. This paper provides a description of different components of cam control cam mechanism and their role in cold forming industries.
Camshaft
The camshaft is the main workhorse of the cam control cam mechanisms used in cold forging machines. It is a rotating shaft mounted in the machine frame and is driven by the motor. The camshaft has two sets of cams that are machined on its inner surface. Each set of cams has two cams of different profile. The cam of the first set is referred to as the timing cam and the cam of the second set is referred to as the delivering cam. The delivery cam interacts with the actuators to move the cold forging process.
Actuator
The actuators of cam control cam mechanisms are responsible for translating the rotary motion of the motor into the reciprocating motion of the cold forging process. The actuator consists of a motor and a set of gears that transfers the rotational motion of the motor to the cam profile. The actuator is mounted in the machine frame and is driven by the camshaft.
Process Control
Process control is an important part of the cam control cam mechanism in cold forging machines. It is responsible for controlling the speed and timing of the camshaft and the actuators. The process control system uses a set of sensors to monitor the cam profile and the actuator speed. It then sends a signal to the motor to adjust the speed and timing of the camshaft and the actuators. The process control system is also used for setting the height of the machine components and stroke length.
Conclusion
Cam control cam mechanisms are used in cold forming machines to generate the desired reciprocating motion of the cold forging process. The camshaft is driven by the motor and has two sets of cams with different profiles. The actuator is driven by the camshaft and is used to transfer the rotational motion of the motor to the cam profile. The process control is used to adjust the speed and timing of the camshaft and the actuators. This paper provided a description of different components of cam control cam mechanism and their role in cold forming industries.
