Both linear and rotational motion can occur and cause injury during most impacts. Yet different kinds of injuries can potentially be caused by these different types of motions.

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Linear motion goes plastic. Feb. 1, 2005. Linear bearings, also called linear guide systems, have been used in the U.S. since the early 1900s, most commonly in printing and textile industries.

As the cam mechanism turns, the linear motion is repeated over and over again, and this is called reciprocating motion. Let’s take a closer look at how a cam mechanism works.