Camshaft
part · 1200 · Middle Ages
A shaft with cams that drives valves or hammers.
What it is made of
- Cam — has part. The shaft carries several cams.
Principles and materials it uses
- Wood — is made of. The cam shafts of mills were wooden.
Where it is used
- Internal combustion engine — is part of. The camshaft opens the engine’s valves.