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This section of the website is aimed at introducing
pupils to mechanisms and how they work. CAM profiles are discussed in detail as
well as the design of a CAM toy. Linkages are also considered. Click on the titles below to view the
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Lesson Starter - Mechanisms |
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Lesson Starter - Mechanism,
Forces and Movement |
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Introduction to Types of Motion / Movement |
Questions - Types of Movement / Motion |
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VIDEO - WHAT ARE CAMS? |
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PDF FILE - POSTER - CAM MECHANISMS |
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1. Cams - Definition, Profiles and
Followers |
2. Simple Example and Detailed Profiles |
3. A Practical Example - Eccentric Cam |
4. The Snail / Drop Cam |
5. Swash Plate Cams |
6. Box Cams |
7. Flat Plate Cam |
8. The Cylindrical Cam |
9. Example cams and questions |
10. More Cam Questions |
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Click Here for Videos of a Selection of Cams |
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MECHANICAL TOY PROJECT
11. Example Toys |
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Cam Toy Exercise - Problem and Brief
13. Cam Toy Exercise
14. Cam Toy - Working Drawing
15. Cam Toy - Sequence Drawing |
16. Cam Toy Mechanisms - Common
Faults |
17. Mechanical Toy - Evaluation Exercise 1
18. Evaluation - Sheet Layout
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19. Toy Museum - Munich, Germany |
20. A Mechanical Toy |
21. Another Mechanical Toy |
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OTHER MECHANISMS |
SHORT VIDEO - LINKAGES

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PDF FILE - POSTER - COMMON LINKAGES AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS |
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1. The Quick Return Mechanism |
2. The Shaping Machine and it's
Mechanism |
3. The Crank and Slider Mechanism |
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SHORT VIDEO - RATCHETS, CRANKS AND QUICK RETURN MECHANISMS |
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PDF FILE - POSTER - CRANKS, RATCHETS AND QUICK RETURN MECHANISMS |
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4. Ratchet Mechanisms |
5. Cranks and Crankshafts |
6. Crankshafts in Cars and Motorcycle Engines |
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THE ARCHIMEDEAN SCREW |
1. Introduction to the Archimedean Screw |
2. Hydroelectric Power and the Archimedean Screw |
3. PDF FILE - Printable Worksheets on the Archimedean Screw |
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LINKAGES |
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1. Linkage Mechanisms |
2. Bicycle Linkage Mechanism |
3. Tool Box Linkage Mechanism
4. Linkage Questions |
5. Treadle Linkage Mechanism |
6. Reverse Motion Linkage - a Practical Example
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SPRINGS |
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1. Springs |
2. Spring Question |
3. Mechanical Systems - Springs |
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SAMPLE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS |
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Mechanisms Exam Questions - 1 |
Mechanisms Exam Question - 2 |
Mechanisms Exam Question - 3
Mechanisms / PIC Microcontroller Exam Question - 4 |
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