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SOLIDWORKS Additional Tools Practice

Introduction

The following exercises include both parts and assemblies. The format of these exercises is very similar
to what you will experience in the CSWA exam.

These exercises focus on practicing some additional tools techniques, such as using reference geometry
and configurations and making changes to a model. In these exercises, as well as during the CWSA
exam, it’s essential to build your model so that it can be easily modified while maintaining the design
intent. Before making changes to a model, it is recommended to either save it as a new document, or
create a new configuration to represent the new version. The videos associated with these exercises
will demonstrate both techniques.

Notes about Settings

ANSI drafting standard is used for these exercises. The drafting standard controls the style of the
dimensions. Although it is not necessary to use the same drafting standard, if you wish to change this
setting, you can click Options , select the Document Properties tab in the dialog, and select
Drafting Standard from the categories at the left.

The dimensions used in the following examples are in mm. If you need to
modify the units for a part, one easy way is to use the shortcut in the status
bar at the lower right of the SOLIDWORKS window. MMGS is the
predefined unit standard for millimeter, gram, and second.
The images of the model views are presented using Third Angle projection. This orients the views so
that the Top view is shown above the Front view and the Right view is shown to the right of the Front
view and so on, as illustrated below.

Each exercise includes an Isometric view of the part that you can use to help determine the model’s
orientation.

Quiz Questions

Each exercise includes a question that will allow you to check your work.
Additional Practice 01 - Part A
Build this part in SOLIDWORKS.

Unit System: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)


Decimal places: 2
Part Origin: Arbitrary
Material: Cast Alloy Steel

A = 18.00
B = 45.00
C = 18°

Tips:
The part is symmetrical from front to back and from left to right as indicated by the centerlines.
Create an axis at the center of the part and then use it for defining an angled plane for the gusset
profile.
Overbuild the gusset profile so that there are no gaps at the circular boss once it is extruded.
When adding the 1mm fillets, try selecting features or faces as well as individual edges.

Check your work:


Record the overall mass of the part in grams.
Additional Practice 01 – Part B
Modify the model from the previous exercise using the values below.

Unit System: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)


Decimal places: 2
Part Origin: Arbitrary
Material: Cast Alloy Steel

A = 22.00
B = 48.00
C = 25°

Check your work:


Record the overall mass of the part in grams.
Additional Tools Practice 02 – Part A
Build this part in SOLIDWORKS.

Unit System: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)


Decimal places: 2
Part Origin: Arbitrary
Material: Plastic, PE High Density

A = 68.00
B = 81.00
C = 15.00

Tips:
The part is symmetrical from front to back and from top to bottom as indicated by the centerlines.
Consider creating equations to drive the B/3 and B/4 dimensions. This will ensure they will
automatically update in subsequent exercises.

Check your work:


Record the overall mass of the part in grams.
Additional Tools Practice 02 – Part B
Modify the model from the previous exercise using the values below and add the features indicated in
the drawing views.

Unit System: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)


Decimal places: 2
Part Origin: Arbitrary
Material: Plastic, PE High Density

A = 72.00
B = 83.50
C = 16.50

Check your work:


Record the overall mass of the part in grams.
Additional Tools Practice 02 – Part C
Modify the model from the previous exercise using the values below and add the features indicated in
the drawing views.

Unit System: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)


Decimal places: 2
Part Origin: Arbitrary
Material: Plastic, PE High Density

A = 74.00
B = 87.00
C = 18.00

Check your work:


Record the overall mass of the part in grams.
Additional Tools Practice 03 – Part A
Build this part in SOLIDWORKS.

Unit System: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)


Decimal places: 2
Part Origin: Arbitrary
Material: Plastic, Polyester Resin

A = 144.00
B = 88.00
C = 26.00

Tips:
Yellow is not the default color for the Polyester Resin material. The part appearance was modified after
the material was applied. This step is optional.
Consider using Global Variables to define the A, B, and C dimensions. This will make them easier to
reference in multiple features.
Use equations to control the dimensions related to the variables. This will ensure these values will
update appropriately when the variables change in subsequent exercises.

Check your work:


Record the overall mass of the part in grams.
Additional Tools Practice 03 – Part B
Modify the model from the previous exercise using the values below and add the features indicated in
the drawing views.

Unit System: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)


Decimal places: 2
Part Origin: Arbitrary
Material: Plastic, Polyester Resin

A = 154.00
B = 82.00
C = 24.00

Check your work:


Record the overall mass of the part in grams.
Additional Tools Practice 03 – Part C
Modify the model from the previous exercise using the values below and add the features indicated in
the drawing views.

Unit System: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)


Decimal places: 2
Part Origin: Arbitrary
Material: Plastic, Polyester Resin

A = 148.00
B = 96.00
C = 34.00

Check your work:


Record the overall mass of the part in grams.
Additional Tools Practice 04 – Part A
Build this Three Jaw Puller assembly in SOLIDWORKS using the provided components.

Unit System: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)


Decimal places: 2
Assembly Origin: As noted in red

A = 63.50
B = 165°
C = 62°

Tips:
One of the 3 identical legs of the Main Body component is parallel to the Right Plane of the assembly.
Faces of the Bolt head and Nut are parallel to the sides of the Holder components.
Consider assembling one leg of the puller and then using a Circular Component Pattern to add the other
legs.

Check your work:


Record the center of mass of the assembly in millimeters.
Additional Tools Practice 04 – Part B
Modify the Three Jaw Puller assembly using the
values below.

A = 105
B = 148°
C = 83°

Check your work:


Record the center of mass of the assembly in
millimeters.

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