Cam - Mitsubishi Electric Q172CPU Programming Manual

8 OUTPUT MODULE

8.4 Cam

Cam is used to make a machine connected to servomotor operate according to the
preset cam pattern.
(1) For axes at which the cam is set as the output module, the same operation as a
cam is executed using a ball screw as shown in the example below.
Cam
Upper
dead point
Stroke amount
(2) The following two types data required to use a cam.
• Settings item at cam data creation.
It is set at cam data (cam curve) creation by SW3RN-CAMP.
(Refer to Section 8.4.2)
• Cam parameters
These are the parameters used to set to cam in the output module at mechanical
system program creation.
(Refer to Section 8.4.3)
Same operation
Upper dead point
Pulse generator
Lower dead point
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Reduction gear
Servo
motor
Stroke amount
AMP
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