Japanese word

カム

Pronunciation

Romajikamu

Meaning

  • nouncam

Example

カムが回ると、棒が上下します。ka mu ga mawa ru to bō ga jō ge shi ma su

When the cam turns, the rod moves up and down.

Illustration for カム (cam)

More examples

この装置では、カムが弁の動きを制御します。ko no sō chi de wa ka mu ga ben no ugo ki o sei gyo shi ma su

In this device, the cam controls the movement of the valve.

Core concept

A cam uses an off-center or irregular profile to transfer rotary motion into a repeated, precisely shaped movement.

Common phrases

  • カム機構ka mu ki kō

    cam mechanism

  • カムの回転ka mu no kai ten

    cam rotation

  • 偏心カムhen shin ka mu

    eccentric cam

Definition in Japanese

回転する軸に取り付け、突起や偏った輪郭で他の部品を押し動かす機械部品。kai ten su ru jiku ni to ri tsu ke tok ki ya katayo tta rin kaku de hoka no bu hin o o shi ugo ka su ki kai bu hin

Word origin

The Japanese noun カム (kamu) was borrowed from English cam, ultimately linked to Dutch kam, "comb," for the projecting shape used to move another part.

Usage tips

  • Cams also control the movement of parts in sewing machines and other machines, where their profiles determine the exact path and timing of each motion.

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