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1.1 To determine the optimal dimensions of a cam mechanism to produce a given motion and satisfy the kinematic constraints imposed by limiting pressure angle and profile curvature as well as the artificial limitations associated with a particular application, such as space restrictions.

1.2 To determine the spring force needed for force closure.

1.3 To use cam design to illustrate the principles of preparing and applying design data for solving multi-variable problems which do not yield readily to mathematical analysis.

1.4 It is assumed that the students have access to micro-computers and can use a suitable spreadsheet package.