1-Introduction
2-Basic curves
3-Modified cam curves
4-Polynomial and furier series cam curves
5-Cam motion sysnthesis using spline functions
6-Elements of cam profile geometry
7-Geometry of planer cam profiles
8-Cam mechanism forces
9-Cam materials and lubrication
10-Cam manufacturing
11-Cam system modeling
12-Cam system dynamics-analysis
13-Cam system dynamics-response
14-Special cam mechanism
15-Cams in microelectromechanical systems
16-Automotive camshaft dynamics
Appendix A:Basic contours
Appendix B:Basic cam curve factors
Appendix C:Polynomial coefficients
Appendix D:Cam computer software
Appendix E:CAD/CAM for a medical instrument cam mechanism
Appendix F: Optinal control theory derivation for two-point boundary value problem
