Prepare drawings of parts that transfer energy or motion in mechanical systems.

Preparation should include calculating formulas. Parts that transfer energy or motion may include

  • cams
  • gears
  • belts
  • linkages
  • shafts. 

Process/Skill Questions: 

  • What is a cam?
  • What are the various types of cams?
  • What are the types of motions that can be produced by cams?
  • What are the various types of gears?
  • How do engineers apply gear formulas to solve problems and transfer motion between mechanical parts?
  • What are the commands and options in CAD software that help to illustrate the path of a cam or the teeth of a gear?
  • What is a cam displacement diagram, and for what is it used?
  • How is the curve on a spur gear tooth developed?
  • What is an involute curve of a gear tooth?