Cam

part · 200 BC · Ancient world

A projection on a shaft that turns rotation into pushes.

Principles and materials it uses

• Wood — is made of. The cams on mill shafts were wooden.

Where it is used

• Trip hammer — is part of. Cams on the shaft lift the hammer.
• Camshaft — is part of. The shaft carries several cams.
• Automaton — is part of. Cams set the figures’ movements.
• Sewing machine — is part of. Cams drive the fabric feed.
• Power loom — is part of. Cams lift the heddles.

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