Mechanical cams are manufactured to deliver accurate, repeatable motion in automated and high-speed machinery.
Through advanced CNC machining and proven precision engineering expertise, we achieve a high level of component accuracy, ensuring controlled and smooth motion even in complex industrial applications.
Mechanical cams are elements designed to convert rotary motion into reciprocating or oscillating motion.
They consist of a shaped profile that, according to defined motion laws, imposes a controlled movement on the driven component.
This type of motion conversion is what enables the synchronised operation of automatic machines, robotic systems and complex production equipment.
Mechanical cams are characterised by high precision, reliability and flexibility, making them ideal for applications where repeatability and accurate kinematic control are required.
Depending on the application and the required level of complexity, different types of mechanical cams can be manufactured:
the most common configuration, used to convert rotary motion into linear movement of the follower. Flat cams ensure smooth and consistent motion and are widely used in automatic machinery, packaging systems and industrial robotics.
a specific type of flat cam characterised by a disk-shaped geometry. The external profile is machined to convert rotary motion into controlled reciprocating or oscillating movement of the follower, such as a plunger or rocker.
used to obtain continuous and progressive motion. Thanks to their cylindrical structure, drum cams provide very regular motion transmission, helping to reduce vibration and wear. They are particularly suitable for handling lines and high-speed assembly.
used in mechanical indexing systems and rotary tables, globoid cams ensure constant contact between cam and follower and provide high angular accuracy. They are especially valued in applications where dynamic stability is essential.
Mechanical cams are manufactured from high-performance alloy steels or stainless steels, selected according to the kinematic loads and expected duty cycles.
Where required, heat and surface treatments can be applied to improve fatigue strength, surface hardness and operational durability.
Mechanical cams are produced starting from three-dimensional CAD/CAM models, which allow the cam profile and motion laws to be defined and optimised according to functional requirements.
During machining, we use 5-axis CNC machining centres, precision lathes and high-rigidity grinding machines to ensure geometric accuracy and high-quality surface finishes. Dimensional inspection is carried out using advanced metrological equipment and 3D measuring systems.
Thanks to a highly specialised production department, we manufacture custom-designed mechanical cams, including small batches and prototype applications, ensuring repeatability, precision and reduced delivery times.
Our long-standing know-how in precision engineering allows us to manage the entire process in-house, from machine programming through to final testing, with continuous internal checks that guarantee reliability and long-term operational performance.
PARAMETER
Machinable diameters
Maximum weight
Cam
profiling
Geometric tolerances
Materials
Heat
treatments
Available
profiles
CAPACITY/DETAILS
Up to Ø800 mm
1t
Performed using precision CNC machines with final profile grinding
Up to 5 µm
Carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, cast iron
Quenching and tempering, cementing, hardening, induction hardening, nitrocarburizing, nitriding
Linear, sinusoidal, polynomial, controlled motion profiles, to customer drawing
PARAMETER
Machining processes
Surface
treatments
Finishes
Dimensional
inspection
Production batches
Types of mechanical
cams
CAPACITY/DETAILS
CNC turning and milling, profile cutting, grinding
Zinc plating, passivation, phosphating, anodisation, nickel plating, painting, bluing
Roughness Ra ≤ 1.6 µm
EN 10204 3.1 material certificates, 3D dimensional inspection, FAIR
Single components and small batches up to 50 pieces
Disk, drum, profile, sector and clutch cams, as well as cams for automatic machinery
Mechanical cams are used across a wide range of industrial sectors where long-term precision and reliability are essential.
Used in tool change systems, feed units, internal handling and positioning mechanisms, where maximum accuracy and repeatability are required.
The main application sector for mechanical cams. They are essential for synchronised motion, continuous high-speed cycles, pick-and-place systems, dosing units and complex movements typical of automatic machinery.
Applied in blister machines, dosing equipment, sterile packaging lines and high-cleanliness automatic systems, where controlled and consistent motion is critical for the end product quality.
Used in mechatronic systems, actuators, control mechanisms and kinematic assemblies operating under vibration and severe environmental conditions.
Used to synchronise processing and packaging operations, ensuring reliable performance in environments subject to frequent washdowns and repetitive high-speed cycles.
Integrated into automated modules and actuators where rotary motion must be converted into precise linear or reciprocating movement.
Employed in assembly systems, automated production lines, test benches and mechanisms requiring programmed motion and high resistance to wear.
A cam mechanism converts rotary motion into linear or oscillating movement through contact between the cam and the follower. The cam profile defines the motion law, ensuring precise timing and synchronisation. It is widely used in automatic machinery and mechanical systems.
Cam motion results from the transformation of the cam’s rotation into linear or oscillating displacement of the follower. This system enables controlled and repeatable movement, which is fundamental in precision engineering and automation.
Mechanical cams are manufactured from high-strength alloy or stainless steels, selected according to applied loads and duty cycles. Heat and surface treatments such as hardening, nitriding and black oxide finishing can be applied to improve hardness, service life and profile accuracy.
