Polynomial Functions

 

Finding Polynomial Functions 

Polynomial functions are versatile types of functions that can be used for cam design. These types of functions can be used for either single or double-dwell. 

The general form of polynomial functions are: 



In this equation s is the follower displacement, x is the independent variable and the C_n values are the constant coefficients. 

The polynomial functions are determined based on how many boundary conditions there are. These boundary conditions are specified on the SVAJ plots. An example of SVAJ plots is shown below. 
 

The boundary conditions that are found are then substituted into the following equations to get the specified constant values to then get the polynomial equation. 




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