Mechanisms: Rotary Cams
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There are several different types of cam but most of these can be placed into two groups - rotary and linear. Rotary cams change rotary motion into reciprocating (backwards and forwards) motion. As the cam rotates, the follower moves accordingly. The exact distance it moves depends on the shape of the cam.

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