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Chapter 5
Configure Camming
This information describes camming concepts. Use the motion coordinated
instructions to move up to three axes in a coordinate system. Descriptions of these
instructions are in the Logix 5000 Controllers Motion Instructions Reference
Manual , publication MOTION-RM002 .
See also
Caming concepts on page 215
Cam Profiles on page 216
Use Common Cam Profiles on page 219
Scaling cams on page 223
Execution Schedule on page 226
Camming is the process of coordinating the movement of two axes, a master axis,
and a slave axis, where the movement of one is completely dependent on the
movement of the other.
There are two types of camming:
•
Mechanical camming
•
Electronic camming
See also
Mechanical camming on page 215
Electronic camming on page 216
In mechanical camming, the master axis functions as a cam. A cam is an eccentric
wheel mounted on a rotating shaft and used to produce variable or reciprocating
motion in another engaged part, that is, the slave axis. The slave axis is also known
as a follower assembly.
Mechanical camming has the following characteristics:
Camming concepts
Mechanical camming