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Cam Design & Reverse Engineering

Polgain doesn’t just manufacture cams and camshafts, we design them too.

If you are dealing with an engineering problem, such as working with older machinery where the original manufacturer no longer exists, the drawings have been lost, or a critical component has been worn beyond serviceable limits, we are able to help. Simply get in touch with us by sending us a message or calling 01502 53200.


Cam design from scratch
Reverse engineering
Full engineering drawings
Obsolete and legacy components

LH 85 machine

Engineering expertise

Specialist cam knowledge is increasingly difficult to find. As the only independent cam manufacturer in the UK, Polgain holds decades of practical engineering experience in cam design, profile analysis, and precision manufacture.

We work with customers who need that knowledge applied to real problems, such as producing engineering drawings for customers, even if they only require the design work.

Whether you need a fully engineered solution or simply a set of drawings, we can help.

A partner, not just a supplier

Customers come to us at different stages, some with a clear specification, some with nothing more than a worn component and a machine that needs to run. We’re used to working at both ends of that spectrum and everything in between.

Our approach is straightforward: understand the problem, apply the right engineering knowledge, and deliver components or drawings that actually solve it. If you’re unsure whether we can help, it’s worth getting in touch, cam design and reverse engineering is exactly the kind of work we’ve been doing for decades.

A cam in process

What we can do

We regularly work from physical components where no drawing or original data is available. We can also work from existing designs with no accompanying parts. We are available to support:

  • Designs from scratch
  • Reverse engineering
  • Working from worn or damaged parts
  • Obsolete machinery support

Many machines in continuous operation today were built by manufacturers who no longer exist. When OEM support ends and original drawings are unavailable, Polgain provides a practical route to keeping that equipment running.

Get in touch

Using precision measurement equipment and profile analysis, we capture the geometry and critical features of existing cams to produce accurate engineering drawings and manufactured replacements.

If you’re working with worn components, obsolete machinery, or a cam design challenge, contact the Polgain team to discuss your requirements.