Abstract
The paper analyse some phenomena that affect the cam-follower contact conditions, highlighting some detrimental phenomena influences over the lubrication regime in this contact. Analysis of the theoretical model revealed the significant influence of thermal and starvation effects over the reduction of film thickness. To avoid these negative phenomena and to improve the lubrication regime is proposed an original technical solution by using additional oil feed with oil jets, directed over the contact area.
Keywords: Cam-follower, Contact, Wear, Lubrication Regime, Internal Combustion Engines