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SKETCH 1 10
25
C C
20
20
80
SKETCH 2 10 30
B B
10
20 30
15 10
A LESSON 1 A
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
SKETCH 3
60
D 30 D
35 25
40
5
20
150
C C
90
60
SKETCH 4
B B
3
R4 TYP 70
20
200 25
A LESSON 1 A
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
SKETCH 5
30 10
D 10 D
10
20
12
60
10
20
C 20 C
40
80
30
25
SKETCH 6
B B
25
35
135.00° 135.00°
60
A 12.50 LESSON 1 A
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
SKETCH 7
D 20
D
5
R1.50
16
30
25
C C
10
4
22
36
44
B B
A LESSON 1 A
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
SOLIDWORKS HOMEWORK
LESSON 1
D SKETCH 1
D
25.40 19.05
MM
50.80
38.10
31.75
12.70
C 6.35
C
57.15
76.20
SKETCH 2 107.95
MM
25.40 25.40
50.80
B 25.40 B
101.60
63.50
38.10 50.80
76.20
139.70
A LESSON 1 A
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
7
SKETCH 3
D MM 4 D
3.50
2.50
1.50
C 45.00°
1.50
C
2.50
5
10
SKETCH 4
MM
110
32 26 13
B R13 x 4 PL
18 B
17.00°
17.00°
17
11 29
7
A LESSON 1 A
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
Lesson 2:
Modifying Sketches
4 3 2 1
SOLIDWORKS CLASSROOM EXERCISES
LESSON 2
D 160
D
SKETCH 1 20
20
70
70
C C
100
SKETCH 2
B B
20
A 60
LESSON 2 A
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
SKETCH 3
10
D 100 45.00° D
70
30.00°
20
C C
10
SKETCH 4
B R60 B
80
10
R4 x 2 PL
120
20 180
R20
A LESSON 2 A
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
SKETCH 5
120 80
D 60 D
20
10
C C
B B
A LESSON 2 A
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
SKETCH 6
85
D 91
D
24 28
18
15 12
20
19 5
7 4.50
17
19
38
8.30
C 15 11
8.30 C
R5
8.30 46
R10 8.30
30.00°
R5
130 R5
12
22 8
8
B B
31
15
10
15 18
10 5 10 4.50
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
SOLIDWORKS HOMEWORK
LESSON 2
D D
14
20
SKETCH 1
40
C 30.00° C
22
SKETCH 2
12 130
B B
30.00°
30.00°
R22.50
100
A LESSON 2 A
60
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
SOLIDWORKS CLASSROOM EXERCISES
LESSON 2
D SKETCH 3
D
100
R10 R5
30
C 75 C
15 R5
150
45.00°
B B
A LESSON 2 A
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
Lesson 3:
Basic 3D Shapes
4 3 2 1
SOLIDWORKS CLASSROOM EXERCISES
LESSON 3
D PART 1
D
UNITS: INCHES
MATL: 1060
C .75 C
1.88 .62
1.00
R.50 4.60
B .75 B
3.13
2.00 2.25
3.50
5.00
.62
6.00
7.50
A LESSON 3 A
PART 1
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 2
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060 D
6.00
C .75
C
3.00
2.76
.50
R.38
B .50
B
1.25
.50
R.38
8.75
A LESSON 3 A
PART 2
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 3
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060 D
.88
1.25
C 1.00
1.00
C
60.00°
6.00
2.00
45.00°
.25
3.25 .38
B 2.75 B
3.62
1.50
A LESSON 3 A
PART 3
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 4
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060 D
.75
1.00
C C
.75 2.50 3.00
1.75
.25 1.50
1.75 .50
2.50
B 4.00 B
1.75
.75 3.75
2.50
5.00
A LESSON 3 A
PART 4
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 5
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060 D
C 8.00 40.00 C
8.00
B R12.00 B
R20.00
75.00
A LESSON 3 A
PART 5
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 6
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060 D
25.00 12.00
C 65.00 10.00 x 4 PL C
15.00 15.00
50.00 35.00
40.00
30.00
B 50.00 30.00 B
118.00
R25.00 18.00
56.00
2.00
15.00
20.00 10.00
140.00 85.00
A LESSON 3 A
PART 6
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
SOLIDWORKS HOMEWORK
LESSON 3
D HW. PART 1
D
UNITS: INCHES
MATL: 1060
2.00
.25
.25 .25 .25
C C
1.25
.25
.20
.25
.75 .55
.20
1.00
B B
.50
.20
.50
.75
A LESSON 3 A
HW. PART 1
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
HW. PART 2
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060
D
2.00
1.00
R.25
C .75
C
1.25 .75
.25 x 4 PL
.88
2.50
B .25
B
.25
A LESSON 3 A
HW. PART 2
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
HW. PART 3
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060
D
1.00
C C
2.00 R.50
.50 .50
1.50
B B
3.50 .50
R.25
.50
R.25
R.25
A .50
LESSON 3 A
HW. PART 3
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
HW. PART 4
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060
D
C 1.50 C
R.63
72.00°
R.55
R.88
.75
B B
.55
.50
R.075 72.00° .25
.50
A LESSON 3 A
HW. PART 4
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
Lesson 4:
More 3D Shapes
4 3 2 1
SOLIDWORKS CLASSROOM EXERCISES
LESSON 4
D PART 1 D
UNITS: INCHES
MATL: 1060
4.325
2.00
C R2.00 C
.472 x 3 PL
2.00 R.60
1.42 x 3PL
.63
1.75
B R4.50 B
.785 .3940
A LESSON 4 A
PART 1
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 2
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060 D
4.50
A A
C C
1.00
2.50
3.25 3.25
.88
2.50
R.50
1.75 .38
SECTION A-A
B 1.50
B
A LESSON 4 A
PART 2
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 3
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060 D
C C
.707 1.50
1.75
VIEW C-C
1.00
C
2x
.06 X 45.00°
B 4.00 B
3.00
2.00
45.00°
1.50 1.00
3.50
A LESSON 4 A
PART 3
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 4
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060 D
1.75
1.00
1.00 R.13 x 4 PL
2.75 1.25
1.50 3.00
60.00°
B .75 B
4.00 .375
1.25
4.75
A LESSON 4 A
PART 4
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 5
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060 D
C C
.50 1.00
R.10
1.00 .75
1.00
B R.20 B
45.00°
1.50
.75
1.50 .75
.50
A LESSON 4 A
PART 5
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 6
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060 D
1.50
E E
C 0.03" x 45deg
x 4PL
C
1.50 1.00
.75
.25
.25
B .75 B
.38
SECTION E-E
SCALE 1.5 : 1
.05 X 45.00°
x 2 PL
1.00
A LESSON 4 A
PART 6
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 7
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060 D
.75 1.00
1.50
.25 x 4PL
B B
.75 .80
R.13 TYP
.05
R.13 TYP
A LESSON 4 A
PART 7
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 8
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060 D
1.25
.50
C C
.35 .60
.13 .50
R.13
.40
B 15.00° B
.08
.30 .70
.50
.30
.50 .20
.20 .35
A LESSON 4 A
PART 8
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
Lesson 5:
Advanced 3D Shapes
4 3 2 1
SOLIDWORKS CLASSROOM EXERCISES
LESSON 5
D PART 1
D
UNITS: INCHES 2.25
MATL: 1060
1.50
A A
C C
8 Holes Equally Spaced
.27
45.00°
.20
.95
.575
B B
3.00
R.50
1.93 2.05
1.00
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 2
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060 D
2.75
D D
C C
1.75
1.00
3.25
1.75 .25
2.50
B 1.25 B
1.00
3.00
.15
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 3
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060 D
2.75 R1.13
.25 x 6PL
F F
C C
1.10
1.50
R.33
.20
1.00
R.13 .60
2.80
B .05 X 45.00° B
.50
60.00°
1.10
1.50
SECTION F-F
SCALE 1 : 1.5
A LESSON 5 A
PART 3
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 4
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060 D
4.00
C C
3.00
H H
R.75
B 4.00 B
.10
1.00
R.13
5.00°
1.50
A SECTION H-H
SCALE 1 : 1.3 LESSON 5 A
PART 4
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 5
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060 D
.80
36.00°
R.25
R.30
.70
C .88
C
.05
.10 .05
.10
B .70
B
1.65
15.00° 1.25
.10
R.15
.20
.15
A .35
LESSON 5 A
.88 PART 5
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 6
UNITS: INCHES VIEW K-K
SCALE 1 : 1.25
MATL: 1060
D 1.00 1.00
.75 D
.83 .09 THRU
.18 x 4 PL
.18
L L
.35
1.65
1.00
C .21 .13 C
1.84 BOTH SIDES 2.00
1.63 K
1.17
1.00
.18
1.00
K
.89
.61 .25
.50
.75 .50
.21
0
B B
2.04
1.62
1.31
.79
.21
0
0
.25
.41
.58
.84
1.00
1.16
1.43
1.59
1.75
2.00
.33
.84
1.84
1.00
.50
.50
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 7
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060 D
4.25
1.25
.50
1.75
3.00 2.00
C C
.50
.87
2.50
1.50
2.75
1.00
2.48
B 3.08
B
.20
.50 .60
1.50
A LESSON 5 A
PART 7
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
Lesson 6:
Solidworks Drawings
4 3 2 1
SOLIDWORKS CLASSROOM EXERCISES
LESSON 6 - ENGINEERING DRAWINGS
D D
PART 1
UNITS: INCHES
MATL: 1060
4.00
2.00
14.00
7.00
11.00
C C
6.50
4.00 .60
A
1.00
2.25
B 1.25
B
4.00
A
SECTION A-A
8.00 6.00 1.00
A LESSON 6 A
PART 1
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 2
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060 D
8.00
6.75 6.08
R2.00
C G G C
.50
1.25
THRU
.19
7.00
6.08 R.31
B B
2.00
3.25
.75
H
15.00° R.31
1.75
2.42
A 6.75 LESSON 6 A
PART 2
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 3 3.00
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060
R1.38
D
1.50
.75
1.00 R.75
C 1.50
C
5.50
4.25
4.00 R.25
3.50
1.00
2.50
1.75
3.50
0
B 1.00 B
7.00
3.50
2.00
1.00
J J
45.00°
A LESSON 6 A
PART 3
5.00 .75 THRU
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 4
UNITS: INCHES
MATL: 1060
D D
2.38
.75
R.25 .30
R.25
.50 .63
2.00
C 1.25 C
R.38
2.00 .25
.75
B B
2.50 .25
.50
1.00
2.38 .50
A LESSON 6 A
PART 4
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
Lesson 7:
Advanced Drawings
4 3 2 1
SOLIDWORKS CLASSROOM EXERCISES
LESSON 7 - ADVANCED DRAWINGS
D PART 1 D
UNITS: INCHES
MATL: 1060
.69
R.25 x 2 PL 1.13
C .75 2.25 C
1.75
2.25 1.13
1.14
R.56
R.25
R.56
5.00
R.44
2.38
B .50 B
R.25 TYP
.94
1.95
1.13
1.75
.50 1.13
A LESSON 7 A
1.13 PART 1
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
SECTION A-A
D SCALE 1 : 2 D
1.06
C A A
2.00 .32 THRU C
2.63 .50
3.88
.50 THRU
B .88 .13 B
.44
.44 THRU
.63 .13
A LESSON 7 A
PART 1
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 2
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060 D
2.75
.25
.63
x 3PL
.31
.06
C .06
.50
C
.50 .06
2.00
1.50 1.25
.38 .50
.38
B B
.13
2.75
.75
1.00
R.75
A R.81 LESSON 7 A
PART 2
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 3
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060 D
1.66
R1.00 10.00°
3.75
.38
R2.00 .38
1.00
C 1.00
1.13
C
4.00 1.00
1.13
x 2 PL .38
.25 .50
R2.00 .38
B B
2.88
.50
A LESSON 7 A
PART 3
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 4
.25
UNITS: INCHES
D MATL: 1060 D
.35
60.00°
1.80
1.13
R1.25 .50
C R.66 C
.75 1.25
2.00 1.00
M N
.25
L
3.25 2.65
2.40
B 1.15
N
1.50 B
.75
L
1.75 .13
60.00° 2.00
2.37
3.55 .70
.75
5.07
5.50
A LESSON 7 A
PART 4
SIZE UNITS
INCHES
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
Lesson 8:
Castor Assembly Project
Through & Blind holes
Counter-Bores
Counter-Sinks
Threaded Holes
TIM'S MACHINE SCREW DRILL AND TAP CHART
(I've included only the really common screw sizes)
Objective 2: Download
and install the screws.
Objective 3:
Render the
assembly in
Realview 360.
Objective 4: Create the Exploded Assembly.
Objective 5: Create the drawings on Sheet 2.
Lesson 9 & 10:
Gearbox Project
L
K K
.25 1.41
TITLE DATE
09/04/08
ENT260 GEARBOX SIZE
Anne Arundel Community College PROJECT LETTER
Dept. of Engineering DRAWN BY CLASS UNITS
www.aacc.edu/engineering T.CALLINAN ENT260 INCH
SOLIDWORKS Educational Product. For Instructional Use Only.
ITEM NO. PART NUMBER QTY.
2
13 12
11
4
SECTION K-K
SCALE 1 : 1
16
7
SECTION L-L 6
SCALE 0.75 : 1
.09 THRU
.11
.02
2.30 1.90
2.65
2.30
.69 R.13
1.15
x 2 PL
C R.13 R.13
.25
.37
.50
THRU 2.49
3.63
R.13 2.65
3.00
1.90
1.14 .13
1.15
2.21
.50 .39
x 2 PL 2.75
R.13 2.38 .31 x 4 PL
2.07
3.50
D D
DETAIL J
SCALE 4 : 1 .03
1.49 1.19 1-4 SHAFT FOR
GEARBOX
4.48
.81
.13 THRU .38
.25 1.00
.09
THRU
.25
.38±.00 THRU
.13 THRU
.15
3 15
SECTION R-R
SCALE 3 : 1
C T
3 4.50
C
P
1.95 3 5.00°
8.50
4
R R
25 19
8
B R1.50 B
R2.50
P
T SECTION P-P SECTION T-T
SCALE 3 : 1 SCALE 3 : 1
R4 9 R1
A LESSON 11 A
PART 1
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 2
UNITS: MM
D MATL: 1060 D
11 THRU
20 X 90°
R42
C 30
77.20 C
50
3 X 45.00°
CHAMFER 23 14
9 46 3 X 45.00° 30
35
B B
12 46
58.50 30
18 10
R22.50 25 20 12.50
A LESSON 11 A
PART 2
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 3
UNITS: MM
D MATL: 1060 D
65
10 12.50 12.50
R10 THRU
55
C C
4
10 5
R2 TYP
35.00°
20 THRU
R20 R2 TYP
B 8
B
54
U
40 24 40
72.00°
7 35
40 55
65
A LESSON 11 A
PART 3
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 4
UNITS: MM
D MATL: 1060 D
7 6
12
1
C R0.50 x 6 PL
C
40
R23
32
60.00°
V V
B B
A LESSON 11 A
PART 4
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 5 50
UNITS: MM 5
D MATL: 1060 D
5
50
45
5
5
R2 TYP
45.00°
C C
50
6
AN
B B
275
A LESSON 11 A
PART 5
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 6
UNITS: MM
D MATL: 1060 D
R2 x 2PL
50
C C
R12.50
40
8 10
R86.50 35
R65
43 70 R25
R43.50
B B
8 R2
40
2 X 45.00°
x 2PL
40
A 83.50 LESSON 11 A
PART 6
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 7
UNITS: MM
D MATL: 1060 D
100
35
10
AC
R6
R8 x 2PL
65
R6 x 4 PL
10.00°
C 12
C
13
37
10
35 6
2 AB 4
18
43
25
AB
10 SECTION AB-AB
35
3 THRU
x 4PL
B 8
B
R8 R2.50
R6 17
35 5
3.50
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 8
UNITS: MM
D MATL: 1060 D
3
9mm DIA CSNK for M8
M8 x 1.25 TAPPED
C C
3 R12.50 60
AD
45.00°
55
42.50
20
40
B B
R30 AD
40 R30 R22.50
R40
80
R5
80
A 10 LESSON 11 A
PART 8
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 9
UNITS: MM
D MATL: 1060 D
36 R3 6
30 9
C 36
R40.50 C
10
95
R22
AH AH
B B
R40.50
R5 x 4PL
95
7 18.50
90.00°
A LESSON 11 A
PART 9
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 10
UNITS: MM
D MATL: 1060
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VIEW AK-AK R9 D
14
15 R3
2
4 AK
12.75
R4 x 4PL
35
20
2
AK
C 4
40 2
C
R25
55
2.50
AJ AJ
B B
11
15 23
A LESSON 11 A
PART 10
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 11
UNITS: MM
D MATL: 1060 D
64 48
13
32
13 x 4PL 32
32 R12
10
10
10
50
38 50
AM AM
C 13
30
10
56 C
124
150
10
13 56 70
8 X 45.00°
B SECTION AM-AM
SCALE 1 : 2 B
A LESSON 11 A
PART 11
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
PART 12
UNITS: MM
D MATL: 1060 D
72
C 6.00°
R30
C
30
110
28.00° 80
B 15
B
20
115 20
70
R70
R10 40
A LESSON 11 A
121.24 PART 12
SIZE UNITS
MM
REV.
A
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
FINAL ASSEMBLY Your instructor will provide you with the parts for this
assembly. Your job is to create the assembly & measure
UNITS: MM the center of mass.
D MATL: 1060 D
36.00°
C 3 5 7
C
1
DETAIL AP
SCALE 1 : 1
PLACE CO-ORDINATE
SYSTEM HERE.
B AP
B
4 6
4 3 2 1
Lesson 1Ϯ:
Solidworks Certification
Exam Prep.
SOLIDWORKS Certification
Exam Guide & Practice Test
CSWA: Certified
SOLIDWORKS Associate
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Contents
About This Guide ................................................................................................................ 3
The CSWA Certification....................................................................................................... 4
CSWA Exam Details ............................................................................................................. 5
How to Prepare for the Exam ............................................................................................. 6
How to Take This Practice Exam ........................................................................................ 7
Taking the Real Exam ......................................................................................................... 8
Test Questions ..................................................................................................................16
Answer Key .......................................................................................................................29
Hints and Tips ...................................................................................................................30
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................31
Helpful Sites ......................................................................................................................33
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About This Guide
This guide contains information, advice, and practice for becoming a Certified
SOLIDWORKS Associate. Here, you will find:
An overview of SOLIDWORKS Certifications
Details about the CSWA Exam
Advice on preparing for and taking the CSWA Exam
A Practice CSWA Exam and answer key
Directions to useful SOLIDWORKS websites
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The CSWA Certification
SOLIDWORKS Certifications are a benchmark to measure your knowledge and
competency with SOLIDWORKS software. A certification helps you stand out from the
crowd and showcases your expertise to businesses and professionals alike—a valuable
asset in a competitive job market.
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CSWA Exam Details
The following is the topic and question breakdown of the CSWA exam:
The sample test in this guide shows the basic format of the CSWA exam in three sections:
Drafting Competencies
Part Modeling
Assembly Creation
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How to Prepare for the Exam
Don’t let the exam questions take you by surprise! We recommend that you practice
creating and editing drawings, models, and assemblies beforehand, and that you ask
for help from SOLIDWORKS users.
No details to the solutions for either this sample exam or the real test will be
shared by the SOLIDWORKS Certification team. Please consult your SOLIDWORKS
reseller, your local user group, or the on-line SOLIDWORKS forums at
forum.solidworks.com to review any topics on the CSWA exam.
You can also log into my.solidworks.com to browse lessons, forums, models, and
much more.
Last but not least, make use of this exam guide to review realistic exam questions,
look over important topics, and familiarize yourself with the exam procedure.
To simulate test conditions, you can take the sample exam in the testing client
software. For instructions, go to the ‘Taking the Real Exam’ section.
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How to Take This Practice Exam
1. You must be running SOLIDWORKS on the computer, both for the practice and
actual test. SOLIDWORKS can only be installed with the Windows operating
system.
2. To simulate real conditions, it is best NOT to print this exam.
In the real test, the VirtualTester client window runs concurrently with
SOLIDWORKS, requiring you to switch between applications. Keep this
document open and consult it while running SOLIDWORKS.
3. After each question, save a version of your model in a different file for later
reference. This may also help you fix errors later on in the test.
4. The multiple choice will help you check that your model is on the right track. If
your answer is not listed in the selections offered, it is likely that there is
something wrong with your model.
5. This guide includes an answer key after the practice exam.
6. If you can complete this exam and get at least 6 out of 8 questions correct in
less than 90 minutes, you should be ready to take the real CSWA exam.
7. This practice exam is also available to take on-line for free in the testing client
software. To take the exam in the client software, follow the instructions in the
next section.
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Taking the Real Exam
The real exam can be taken on your personal computer at a time of your choosing.
The CSWA Exam is administered through the Tangix TesterPRO Client, an application
that you may download from the SOLIDWORKS VirtualTester website.
The sample exam in this packet can also be taken in the Tangix TesterPRO Client.
http://my.solidworks.com/training/master/103/installing-and-viewing-the-test-
software
2. Locate and click the button (right hand side of page) to download the Tangix
TesterPRO Client:
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3. Open the downloaded folder and run the executable file:
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5. Click the install button.
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7. When you run the program, select your language and click Continue.
8. If this is your first exam, you will need to create an account. Fill in the required
fields and click continue:
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9. If you have already taken a SOLIDWORKS Certification Exam, select the option
below, fill in your credentials, and click continue.
10.If you are taking a sample exam online, scroll down and select the exam with a
gift icon.
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11.To take an exam from a credit, select an exam that has the words ‘Start Exam’
next to it (only exams that you have credits for will show as available):
If you do not have credit for the exam, do one of the following:
If you have an Event ID or Voucher, type it into the field on this page and
click “Submit.”
Purchase an exam credit online. This may be found on solidworks.com:
Click Support > Certification > Exam Registration.
12.You may be asked to select a language. Select a language and click “Start
Exam.”
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13.Confirm the exam you are about to begin:
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15.On the Examination Information page, read the information and then click
“Start Examination”, this will begin the timed portion of your exam.
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Test Questions
Part 1: Drafting Competencies
1. To create drawing view ‘B’ it is necessary to sketch a spline (as shown) on drawing
view ‘A’ and insert which SOLIDWORKS view type?
a) Section
b) Crop
c) Projected
d) Isometric
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2. To create drawing view ‘B’ it is necessary to sketch a spline (as shown) on drawing
view ‘A’ and insert which SOLIDWORKS view type?
a) Aligned Section
b) Detail
c) Broken-out Section
d) Section
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Part 2: Part Modeling
The following images are to be used to answer Questions #3 – 4.
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3. Part (Tool Block) - Step 1
Build this part in SOLIDWORKS.
A = 81.00
B = 57.00
C = 43.00
Hint: If you don't find an option within 1% of your answer please re-check your solid
model.
a) 1028.33
b) 118.93
c) 577.64
d) 939.54
REMINDER: Save your part in a different file after each question in case it must be
reviewed.
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4. Part (Tool Block) - Step 2
Modify the part in SOLIDWORKS.
Use the part created in the previous question and modify it by changing the following
parameters:
A = 84.00
B = 59.00
C = 45.00
Note: Assume all other dimensions are the same as in the previous question.
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Part Modeling (continued)
These images are to be used to answer Question #5.
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5. Part (Tool Block) - Step 3
Modify the part in SOLIDWORKS.
Use the part created in the previous question and modify it by removing material and
also by changing the following parameters:
A = 86.00
B = 58.00
C = 44.00
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Part Modeling (continued)
These images are to be used to answer Question #6.
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6. Part (Tool Block) - Step 4
Modify this part in SOLIDWORKS.
Use the part created in the previous question and modify it by adding a pocket.
Note 1: Only one pocket on one side is to be added. This modified part is not
symmetrical.
Note 2: Assume all unspecified dimensions are the same as in the previous question
#5.
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Part 3: Assembly Modeling
This image is to be used to answer Questions #7 – 8.
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7. Build this assembly in SOLIDWORKS (Chain Link Assembly)
A = 25 degrees
B = 125 degrees
C = 130 degrees
Hint: If you don't find an option within 1% of your answer please re-check your
assembly.
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8. Modify the assembly in SOLIDWORKS. (Chain Link Assembly)
Using the same assembly created in the previous question modify the following
parameters:
A = 30 degrees
B = 115 degrees
C = 135 degrees
END OF TEST
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Hints and Tips
1) To prepare for the Drafting Competencies section of the CSWA, review all the
drawing views that can be created. These commands can be found by opening any
drawing and going to the View Layout command manager toolbar or in the menu
Insert > Drawing View.
2) For a detailed explanation of each View type, access the individual feature Help
section by selecting the Help icon in the Feature Manager for that View
Feature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below is a series of common questions regarding SOLIDWORKS Certifications. To
peruse more FAQs, please visit the SOLIDWORKS Certification FAQ page under Home
> Support > Certification > FAQ.
The CSWA/P test is an on-line test that can be taken on any computer that has
SOLIDWORKS running and a connection to the Internet. You are responsible for
providing your own working copy of SOLIDWORKS. A commercial license of
SOLIDWORKS or the SOLIDWORKS Student Edition will be adequate for the exams.
The test runs in its own client window separate from SOLIDWORKS. You can either
run the exam software on the same computer as your SOLIDWORKS software or in a
separate computer next to the one running SOLIDWORKS. Please note that if you are
taking the test on a separate computer that you have some means to transfer files
from the computer running the testing client to the computer running
SOLIDWORKS. Dual monitors are recommended but not required.
As stated above, an internet connection is required for the CSWA/P exams. At this
point there are no provisions for a stand-alone exam.
You will receive certificates for each exam that you pass. You receive an email that
directs you to our electronic certificate access page. There you can login and
download your electronic certificate(s) and electronic business card logo(s).
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5. I took the exam and my Internet connection failed when the test ended. How do I
report my results now?
The tester software will retry to connect for ~2 minutes. If the connection is still not
available, an error message will be displayed and a TXT file will be saved on your
desktop. The name of the file is: Tangix_TesterPro_Error_Date_Time.
Please send this file to support@tangix.com
You will have to start the examination over and no refund will be available. Once you
click ‘take exam’ your exam credit will be redeemed and we cannot refund your
payment or voucher. If your computer crashes, your answers are not recoverable.
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SolidWize
Online SolidWorks Training
-This test is made up of a series of problems broken down into sets of questions. Each problem
set of questions comes with a description that outlines the problems to be solved for that set.
b. Detailed View
d. Auxiliary View
Question 2 – Drawing Scale
-To change the scale of the drawing and have the sheet format update:
a. Select the view then set the scale on the property manager
Hint: Drafting standard refers to annotation placement, arrowhead and line sizes, etc.
c. Right click sheet and select edit Sheet Format in property manager
R35 R8 x 2
R14
5
R5 x 4
5
A 15 A
5
20 135°
A
5
A
B ( Radius)
C 40
20
64 20
SECTION A-A
Question 4 – Solid model 1
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: 1060 Alloy
Density = 2700 kg/m^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise
-Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions labeled in the
images:
A = 50 mm
B = 10 mm
C = B + 20
(To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.)
(Save each part after every question in a different file, so you can review your work)
a. 364.44
b. 345.94
c. 323.56
d. 355.22
- Question 5: Make the following changes to the part from Question 4.
- Read following questions before modeling.
- Note: Modified dimensions are indicated with inspection bubbles, new
dimensions are not.
R35
R10 x 2
R14 5 R8 x 5
10
25
B B
5 5
20 15
135°
45 A
20
3
B (Radius) 20
40
20 C
64 20
SECTION B-B
Question 5 – Solid model 1: Update parameters
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: 1060 Alloy
Density = 2700 kg/m^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise
-Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions labeled in the
images:
A = 50 mm
B = 15 mm
C = B + 20
(To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.)
(Save each part after every question in a different file, so you can review your work)
C (Radius)
7
A
25 7
15° R5 x 4
B 7 D
SECTION A-A
10 x 5
A A
C
Question 6 – Solid model 2
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: Brass
Density = 8500 kg/m^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise
-Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions labeled in the
images:
A = 50 mm
B = 30 mm
C = 35 mm
D=A*4
(To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.)
(Save each part after every question in a different file, so you can review your work)
a. 5010.96
b. 5112.66
c. 4996.35
d. 5180.55
- Question 7: Make the following changes t othe part in Question 6.
- Note: Part is symmetrical across both the gray horizontal and vertical lines.
- Note: Modified dimensions are indicated with inspection bubbles, new
dimensions are not.
- Read following questions before modeling.
15° R2 x 4
A
45
7
7
7
C (Radius) 7
25
B A
SECTION H-H
R5 x 15
20°
R2.50 x 15
10 x 4 E
85
C
H H
Question 7 – Solid model 2: Update parameters
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: Brass
Density = 8500 kg/m^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise
-Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions labeled in the
images:
A = 45 mm
B = 20 mm
C = 30 mm
D=A*4
E = C - 10
(To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.)
(Save each part after every question in a different file, so you can review your work)
What is the center of mass of the assembly with respect to the new coordinate system?
What is the center of mass of the assembly with respect to the new coordinate system?
X = _____
Y = _____
Z = _____
Question 10 – Assembly Model 2
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
A = 20 mm
What is the value of the length X between the bottom edge of the A-Arm and the bottom face of
the mount (mm)?
a. 48.36
b. 55.22
c. 41.35
d. 56.35
Question 11 – Assembly Model 2: Update mates
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
A = 5 mm
What is the value of the length X between the bottom edge of the A-Arm and the bottom face of
the mount (mm)?
_____
- Question 12: Create the part shown below.
- Note: Part is symmetrical across the horizontal line passing through the
center bore
- Read following questions before modeling.
10
C/2
C
C/2
C
C
10 40
10 C
R2 x 2
20 45
2
5x2 D/2
45°
17.50
35 18 A
24 D D D B
17.50
45°
2
18
45
40
10 C
10
C C
40
Question 12 – Solid model 3
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: Cast Alloy Steel
Density = 7300 kg/m^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise
-Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions labeled in the
images:
A = 40 mm
B = 120 mm
C = 20 mm
D = B/4
E = C/2
(To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.)
(Save each part after every question in a different file, so you can review your work)
a. 923.18
b. 904.86
c. 955.12
d. 897.21
- Question 13: Make the following changes to the part from Question 12.
- Note: Part is symmetrical across the horizontal line passing through the
center bore
- Note: Modified dimensions are indicated with inspection bubbles, new
dimensions are not.
- Read following questions before modeling.
C/2
C/2
10
C
C
R3 x 12 C
30
3 3
3
15
3 3 3
15
R5 x 2
3 3
5x2 2 3 14
45°
17.50 18
D D B 35 24 D
17.50
45°
2 20
D/2
18
12.50 12.50
Question 13 – Solid model 3: Update Parameters
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: Cast Alloy Steel
Density = 7300 kg/m^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise
-Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions labeled in the
images:
A = 30 mm
B = 150 mm
C = 15 mm
D = B/4
E = C/2
(To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.)
(Save each part after every question in a different file, so you can review your work)
C/2
C/2
C E
C C
12.50 12.50
30 R2 x 12 5
C
5 5
15
8x4
5 5
15
5
5
8.75 2 10
45°
17.50 18
D 5x2 B 35 D
18
17.50 D/2
A 30
R5 x 4 20
Question 14 – Solid model 3: Update Parameters again.
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: Cast Alloy Steel
Density = 7300 kg/m^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise
-Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions labeled in the
images:
A = 30 mm
B = 150 mm
C = 15 mm
D = B/4
E = C/2
(To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.)
(Save each part after every question in a different file, so you can review your work)