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Chapter 15
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Using the Electronic CAM Feature
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Chapter 15:
Using the Electronic CAM
Feature
This chapter describes the electronic CAM function, which was introduced in DSM314
release 2.0. An electronic CAM is analogous to a mechanical CAM. In most cases, an
electronic CAM not only can replace the traditional mechanical CAM but also performs many
functions not achievable with its mechanical counterpart. For example, an electronic CAM
never mechanically wears out.
15.1
Electronic CAM Overview
Electronic CAMs are used in the machine industry to perform complex motions that require
tight coordination between axes. There are many examples of applications that fit these
requirements. Some examples are a simple rotary knife application shown in Figure 145 and
Figure 146. In this application, the conveyor belt position serves as the master position,
while the cutting knife is the slave. Since the knife position is linked to the master position,
the knife always tracks the master position even when the line is accelerating or
decelerating.
Figure 145: Rotary Knife Position to Position table
Figure 146: Rotary Knife Application