Cam Design And Manufacturing Handbook, 2nd Ed Today

Design is only half the battle. This edition bridges the gap between the CAD screen and the CNC machine.

Compared to the original, the second edition includes expanded content on: for high-speed operation. Cam Design and Manufacturing Handbook, 2nd Ed

While cams might seem like "old school" technology in the age of digital servos, they remain the backbone of high-speed machinery because of their reliability and ability to handle extreme accelerations. 1. Moving Beyond the "Old School" Design is only half the battle

Historically, cam design was a trial-and-error process involving hand-drawn layouts and graphical methods. Norton’s second edition pulls the discipline firmly into the 21st century. It emphasizes , focusing on the mathematical functions (like SCCA and B-splines) that govern smooth motion rather than just "connecting the dots." 2. The Focus on Dynamics While cams might seem like "old school" technology

The core strength of this handbook is its focus on . A cam that looks good on paper can fail in the real world if it triggers resonance in the follower system.

, reflecting how modern engineers use computational tools to simulate cam-follower interactions.