TEST YOUR CAMSHAFT GRINDING KNOWLEDGE.

QUESTION (1) How does a cam grinder know what shape to grind a cam lobe when they are all different from engine to engine?
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QUESTION (2) What is the most common finish fault when re-grinding camshafts?
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QUESTION (3) What causes these chatter marks?
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QUESTION (4) Some cam designs require the lobe to be ground at an angle to assist in rotation of the lifter or follower. What two methods are used to achieve the desired angle when grinding?
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QUESTION (5) Apart from finish, accuracy and concentricity what other items have to be considered when grinding a camshaft?
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