What Drives the Camshaft Through the Timing Gear?
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The camshaft is driven by gears or chains. Here is an introduction to the camshaft: 1. It is a component in a piston engine, responsible for controlling the opening and closing of the valves. 2. Its material is generally special cast iron, though forged parts are occasionally used. 3. The valve movement pattern affects the power and operational characteristics of an engine. 4. The main body of the camshaft is a cylindrical rod approximately the same length as the cylinder group. It is fitted with several cams to drive the valves. 5. The camshaft is supported within the camshaft bearing holes via camshaft journals, so the number of journals is a crucial factor affecting the support stiffness of the camshaft. Insufficient stiffness may cause bending deformation during operation, affecting the valve timing.