The value must be +/- 45°.The core of SOLIDWORKS CAM is its feature recognition engine, but these features are not the same extrudes and revolves we are used to with SOLIDWORKS.

Specifies the angle between the follower and a line that is perpendicular to the motion of the cam. If you select Computed, Toolbox calculates the value. For a Swing follower, select Computed or Adjusted. Specifies the horizontal distance from the base corner of the cam to the center of the follower.įor a Translating or Inclined follower, type the value.

Specifies the vertical distance from the base corner of the cam to the center of the follower. If the follower trails the pivot point as shown, it is a Swing Trail follower. To determine leading or trailing, compare the follower to the pivot point. Swing Trail or Swing Lead - Swings about a pivot point.Inclined - Moves at an angle (not perpendicular) to the motion of the cam.Translating - Moves perpendicular to the motion of the cam.For an Offset or Swing follower, select Computed or Adjusted. Specifies the angle between the follower and a horizontal line through the center of the cam.įor a Translating follower, type the value. Specifies the distance from the center of cam rotation to the center of the follower. Specifies the follower diameter, which is equal to the diameter of the groove that is cut in the cam. To determine the direction, look from the pivot point towards the center of cam rotation. Swing Left or Swing Right - Swings about a pivot point.To determine the direction, look from the follower towards the center of cam rotation. Offset Left or Offset Right - Moves through a line that does not pass through the center of cam rotation.

Translating - Moves along a line that passes through the center of cam rotation.

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