Calculating distance travelled per revolution

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The discussion focuses on calculating the distance traversed per revolution of a cylinder during a coating process. The cylinder measures 300mm in length and 19mm in diameter, rotating at 1200 RPM while the coating applicator moves at a speed of 0.05m/s. To avoid the barber pole effect, it is crucial to determine the optimal RPM and traverse speed based on these parameters. The conversation emphasizes the importance of applying relevant equations and showing calculations for homework-related queries.

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Hi,

A cylinder is to be coated on a rotating lathe, with a coating rod moving by a mechanical robot in the X direction (back and forth). The cylinder is 300mm in length, 19mm in diameter.

What is the distance traversed per revolution of a rotating cylinder, with the lathe rotating at 1200RPM, and the coating applicator moving at 0.05m/s?

I am wanting to avoid the barber pole (spiral type effect) when coating the cylinder, so I need to select the optimal RPM, and traverse speed.

Cheers
 
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