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This question is rather vague. In the 1960's Singer came out with a Touch and Sew sewing machine that had a set of plastic cams. They were disks that fit into a spool at the top of the machine. Each disc made the machine perform stitches differently.
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What is a sewing cam?
It is a round piece of plastic with bumps around the circumference. When the cam is inserted in the sewing machine, the "bumps" make the needle move left or right to form decorative stitches. Each different cam makes the sewing machine form one specific decorative stitch.
What is a heart shaped cam?
it is a cam that is shaped like a heart and is used in sewing machines to help the syestem work
Is a cam a simple machine?
yes a cam is a simple machine
A simple machine that uses a cam cleat?
A cam cleat is usually used on ships or boats for tying ropes.
Which type of cam is used for reducing the jerk?
cycloidal
Are the CAD and CAM functions in the same package?
CAM is very dependant on the machine so this decides what CAD is used as solid works cant be used for say a 2D lazer cutter
How do you use the zig zag function on your Kenmore sewing machine model 158.12270?
I do not beleive the zig zag works as mine does not, looking at the top of the machine where the zig zag knob is located the internal cam seems to be on backwards thus reandering it useless. The machine sews excellent in streight stitch. sorry!
What is a graphics software?
A graphics software is a software that does specialist jobs such as a CAD/CAM machine, which is used in schools for textiles. A CAD/CAM machine is a 'Computer Aided Design/ Computer Aided Manufacture'. Another example would be 2D design, which is also used in schools to design products. The design is then sent to a laser machine or a cutting machine which then cuts it.
Is a laser cutting machine a CAM?
no
Where could you find more information on a cad cam machine?
There is plenty of information available about CAD CAM machines. Check out a site such as cadcammachine , which will have information such as types of machines and what they are used for.
What is the definition of a cam and follower?
part touching cam: a machine part that moves up and down in contact with a cam on a rotating shaft
What type of cam use in automobile?
a lobed cam
