Slotted Disc Mechanism

Slotted Disc Mechanism

Slotted Disc Mechanism -The slotted disc mechanism is simplest of all the ram drive mechanisms and is very commonly used in medium size slotting machines, the slotted disc mechanism.

The driving pinion gets drive from a pulley run through the belt by motor. The pinion rotates the gear which in turn rotates the slotted driving disc. The rotation of the slotted disc is converted into the vertical reciprocating motion of the ram with the help of connecting rod.

The Slotted Disc Mechanism

The length of stroke of ram can be changed by shifting the crank pin towards or away from the centre of the slotted driving disc (in a slot in the slotted driving disc). Position of the stroke is adjusted with the help of hand lever provided for stroke adjustment.