Assignment 1

Theory of Machine (EME2056)

Trimester 1, 2017/2018

INSTRUCTION TO STUDENT:
1. This assignment carries 7.5% of the total evaluation marks for the subject.
2. Group assignment (not more than two students). Group should be from same program and
section.
3. Marks will be given based on correct solutions of given all sub questions (Based on marking
scheme)
5. The deadline to submit your assignment with solutions on Week 4 (Friday, 28/07/2017, at
5PM).
6. Late submissions will results, marks to be deducted.

Question

A cam is to be designed for an automated part loader as shown in Fig. 1. Using the motion
equations, construct a graph that tabulates follower displacement versus cam rotational angle
using Microsoft Excel. Also plot the displacement diagram manually when the prescribed
motion for this application is as follows:

1. Rise 50 mm in 1.5 sec using the simple harmonic motion scheme.

2. Return in 2 sec using the cycloidal motion scheme.
3. Dwell for 0.75 sec.

Draw the Cam profile for in-line pivoted roller follower (Assume the base circle with roller
diameters and pivot length). Cam is moving in clockwise direction.

[15 marks]

Fig. 1: Automated part loader machine