Are there any problems with a roller follower?
Are there any problems with a roller follower? Moreover, roller slip may cause wear and durability problems. Roller skew motion and roller slip are two major research topics related to roller follower simulation. Roller slip friction is detailed in Chapter 10. The history of using roller follower valve trains in internal combustion engines is not extensive. What is the point of contact between a roller follower and a cam? Fig. 31.12 shows a cam in contact with a roller follower; note that the point of contact between the cam and the roller is at A, on a line which joins...