2 Cam Mechanisms a cam mechanism usually consists of two moving elements the cam and the follower mounted on a fixed frame Cam mechanism is a mechanism which is conveniently used to transform one of the simple motions, such as rotation into any other motions, such as translation oscillation2 Cam Mechanisms ◼ A cam mechanism usually consists of two moving elements, the cam and the follower, mounted on a fixed frame. ◼ Cam Mechanism is a mechanism which is conveniently used to transform one of the simple motions, such as rotation, into any other motions, such as translation, oscillation