Parker Compax3 Fluid T40

Parker EME
Motion control
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5.10.3. Basics
In this chapter you can read about:
Cam types ........................................................................................................................211
Cam parameters / terms...................................................................................................212
Basic procedure................................................................................................................213
5.10.3.1 Cam types
There are two principal curve types:
Closed curve
The start and end positions of the Slave are identical. I.e. the Slave moves always
within the same position range.
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Master
S
T
MT
ST: Slave clock distance
MT: Master clock distance
Open curve
The start and the end position of the Slave are not identical. I.e. the Slave moves in
one direction, as at the end of the curve the actual position of the Slave is
compared to the start position of the curve.
S
l
a
v
e
Master
S
T
MT
ST: Slave clock distance
MT: Master clock distance