Simulating cam-follower stresses in FEA
Simulating cam-follower stresses in FEA
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I'm attempting to simulate a cam lobe moving across a flat follower face in FEA to determine contact stresses, whats the best way to go about applying the forces?
I have the tappet fully constrained, do i use a bearing force, or idealised geometry to apply a force??
Some advice would be great, thanks
I have the tappet fully constrained, do i use a bearing force, or idealised geometry to apply a force??
Some advice would be great, thanks





RE: Simulating cam-follower stresses in FEA
My rule of thumb is to apply boundary conditions 1 part away from the ones of interest. So if you are interested in parts A and B model out to C and apply the boundary conditions there.
I hope this helps.
Rob Stupplebeen
https://sites.google.com/site/robertkstupplebeen/