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CSWP Sample Exam 1 (2012)

Segment 3 of the CSWP Core
-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.

-This section contains 10 questions

-You should be able to complete all 10 questions within 80 minutes

-Consult answer key after completion of this section

Segment 3- Assemblies
Question 1-Base Part
Unit System: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)

Decimal Places: 2

Material: Alloy Steel

Density: 7700 kg/m^3

Part Origin: Arbitrary

-Create the part below. Dimensions follow on the next page. Name the part base.sldprt.

What is the mass of the part (grams)?

_________________
 Arm x 4

6 18.50
F F
3

12 30

55

10
5

110.00

20.00

30
28 20 15

87.04
SECTION F-F
Question 2- Create an Assembly
Unit System: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)

Decimal Places: 2

-Create a new assembly with the base part (position is arbitrary)

-Create the coordinate system as shown in the picture

What is the center of the mass of the assembly with respect to the new coordinate system?

a. X= 0.00, Y= 9.76, Z= 0.08

b. X= -5.00, Y= 9.76, Z= 87.42
c. X= 5.00, Y= 9.76, Z= -87.42
d. X= 0.00, Y=9.76, Z= -0.08
3A- Create a new part: Arm
Unit System: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)

Decimal Places: 2

Material: 1060 Alloy

Density: 2700 kg/m^3

Part Origin: Arbitrary

-Create the following part, name it Arm.sldprt (referenced in question 9)

-Hint: creating a reference point at the center of the center through hole will make creating mates easier in
subsequent parts

This part will be used in the following questions.

Question 3- Create a new assembly
Unit System: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)

Decimal Places: 2

-Create a new assembly and add in Pivot.sldprt

-This assembly will be a subassembly in the assembly from Question 2

-The new assembly will be referred to as Pivot.sldasm

What is the mass of Pivot.sldasm (grams)?

________________
Question 4-Adding Parts
Unit System: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)

Decimal Places: 2

-Add Arm.sldprt and Arm_slot.sldprt as shown below

-Create the appropriate mates as shown. (images continue onto next page)

-The center through hole of Arm is centered on the slot from Arm_slot

-Hint: Mate a point in the middle of the center through hole to a plane that passes through the slot

What is the mass of Pivot.sldasm (grams)?

a. 94.24
b. 80.36
c. 63.25
d. 114.93
Question 5- Adding a Subassembly
Unit System: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)

Decimal Places: 2

Use Coordinate System 1

-Add pivot.sldasm to the orginal assembly created in question 2 as shown below

-No modifications to Pivot.sldasm should be made

What is the center of mass of the assembly?

a. X=6.35, Y=16.28, Z= -90.42

b. X=5.02, Y=15.81, Z= -87.28
c. X= -5.02, Y= 14.61, Z= -53.26
d. X= 4.35, Y=15.81, Z= -68.73
Question 6-Collision Detection
Unit System: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)

Decimal Places: 2

-Suppress the parallel relationship from question 5

-Rotate the assembly as shown.

-Use Collision Detection with stop at collision turned on

What is the angle indicated by X?

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Question 7- Additional Parts
Unit System: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)

Decimal Places: 2

-Add bracket.sldprt to the assembly as shown

-Add the necessary mates

Use Coordinate System 1

What is the Center of Mass of the Assembly?

X=

Y=

Z=
Question 8- Add Damper
Unit System: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)

Decimal Places: 2

Use Coordinate System 1

-Add damper.sldasm to the assembly as shown

-Make damper.sldasm a flexible sub-assembly so that the mates can be properly added

-Retain Mates from the previous question

What is the center of mass of the Assembly (grams)?

X=

Y=

Z=
Question 9- Interference Detection
Decimal Places: 2

-Change the distance between the arm and the pivot as shown

-Use Interference Detection to determine collisions between the parts

-The only box that should be checked in the Interference Detection Options is make interfering parts
transparent

Which parts have interferences (check all that apply)?

__Arm

__Arm_Slot

__Base

__Bracket

__Housing

__Piston

__Pivot
Question 10- Replace Components
Unit System: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)

Decimal Places: 2

-Replace base.sldprt with Base_B.sldprt

-Delete or suppress any distance mates in pivot.sldasm and make this a flexible subassembly

-Modify mates and set parameters as indicated below

What is the center of mass of the assembly?

X=

Y=

Z=
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CSWP Sample Exam 1 (2012)

Segment 1 of the CSWP Core
-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.

-This section contains 5 questions

-You should be able to complete all 5 questions within 90 minutes

-Consult answer key after completion of this section

 -Initial Part: Create the Part Shown below. Use for Question 1 and 2
-Read following questions before modeling

B
48
10
K K
10

A R5 Y
4X 2 X 45 Deg
M M R2
R2

33

8
10 8
A C
5X R8

R10
SECTION K-K R2 A
C

30

SECTION M-M
20
Segment 1
Question 1. Initial part Stage 1: Build this part in SolidWorks.

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 = 84 mm
B = 46 mm
C = 118 mm
D = 27 mm
Y= C/2 +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)

-Measure the mass of the part.

What is the mass of the part (grams)?

a. 822

b. 807

c. 791

d. 862
Question 2. Update Parameters of the Initial Part

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 = 90 mm
B = 45 mm
C = 135 mm
D = 22 mm
Y= C/2 +20

-Measure the mass of the part.

What is the mass of the part (grams)?
 Modified Part: Create the Part Shown below. Use for Question 3.

Note: Modified Dimensions are indicated with inspection bubbles, new dimensions
are not. "E" indicates a hole wizard hole at the center of the feature.

B
10
10 48

D
K K
D
R7
6X 2 X 45 Deg
22 A
Y
25 R2

54 R2 40

R6 X2 8
10
R6 X 6 8 C
A E
8
15
8

20 R10
J J R2 A
SECTION K-K C

45

40

20
SECTION J-J
Question 3. Modify the Part Based on New Images

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

-Changes to preexisting geometry are labeled with inspection bubbles. New dimensions are not.
Closely examine the dimensions as there are quite a few changes.

-Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions labeled in the
images:

A = 92 mm
B = 46 mm
C = 128 mm
D = 24 mm
Y= C/2 +20
E= Hole Wizard Standard: ISO Countersink
Type: Hex Socket CTSK Head ISO 10642
Size: M6
Fit: Normal
Through Hole Diameter: 7.00 mm
Counterbore Diameter: 14.00 mm
Counter Sink Angle: 90deg
End Condition: Through All

-Measure the mass of the part.

What is the mass of the part (grams)?

a. 967

b. 864

c. 924

d. 908
 Modified Part: Create the Part Shown below. Use for Question 4 and 5.

Note: Modified Dimensions are indicated with inspection bubbles, new dimensions
are not.

B 10 48
10
30
15 R1 X 2
15
6

K K D
50 10
New (x 3)
D
R7
12
25 A
6 Y
R2
54
6X 2 X 30 Deg
R2
40
8
R6 X2 6
30
6
R4 X 5 R1 X 6 6 C
R5 A
6
5 48 8

M M
36 R2 8
SECTION K-K R8 X 5
R10 A
31

5
4

20
SECTION M-M
Question 4. Modify the Part Based on New Images, Again

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

-Changes to preexisting geometry are labeled with inspection bubbles. New dimensions are not.
Closely examine the dimensions as there are quite a few changes.

-Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions labeled in the
images:

A = 84 mm
B = 45 mm
C = 120 mm
D = 27 mm
Y= C/2 +15

Note that the value for Y has changed.

-Measure the mass of the part.

What is the mass of the part (grams)?

a. 655

b. 702

c. 604

d. 581
Question 5. Update Parameters Again

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 = 90 mm
B = 48 mm
C = 125 mm
D = 29 mm
Y= C/2 +15

-Measure the mass of the part.

What is the mass of the part (grams)?