User Manual
Chapter 15
GFK-1742F
Jan 2020
Using the Electronic CAM Feature
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Figure 166: CAM Editor Example (Linear Cycle CAM)
There are numerous other features in the editor. These include being able to define
additional sectors that each have a different curve fit method. These editor features are
discu
ssed in the programming software’s on
-line help. Please refer to this source for
additional information.
Step 6: Specify the CAM Type
For this example, the CAM will be Linear Cyclic, as discussed previously. Use the following
procedure:
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In the Project tab of the Navigator, right-click a CAM profile. The short-cut menu
appears.
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From the short-cut menu, choose Properties. The Inspector opens showing the CAM
profile's properties.
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In the Inspector, click the arrow in the CAM Type field. The CAM Type drop-down list
appears.
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Choose ‘Linear Cyclic CAM’ from th
e list (Figure 167).