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   ocr: CAMS Cams are like oval wheels on which a rod called a CAM- cam-tollower rests. As FOLLOWER the cam rotates, it moves the cam-follower back and forth by a precise CAM amount. Cams are often used for controlling or synchronizing processes, making sure that ditterent actions take place at the right moment.