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SolidWorks Corporation: CSWP Sample Exam

Certified SolidWorks Professional: Advanced Mold Tool


(CSWP-MTLS)

These questions are an example of what to expect on the Advanced Mold Tools exam.

How to take this sample exam:

1. To best simulate the condition of the real test, it is best NOT to print this exam. Since the Virtual
Tester client window runs concurrently with SolidWorks you must switch back and forth
between the two applications. Keeping this document open and consulting it on your computer
while running SolidWorks is the best method to simulate the real test conditions.
2. The multiple choice answers should serve as a check for you to ensure that your model is correct
while completing this exam. If you do not find your answer in the selections offered then there
is most likely something wrong with your model.
3. Answers to the sample questions can be found on the last page of this document.
4. If you can complete this exam in 30 minutes or less, you should be ready to take the real exam.

What you will need for the real CSWP-MTLS exam:

1. A computer running SolidWorks 2008 or later (Student version 2009 or later).


2. The computer must have a connection to the internet.
3. Dual monitors will help, but are not necessary.
4. If you choose to run the Virtual Tester client on a different computer, you must have a way to
transfer files to the SolidWorks computer, like a USB thumb drive or similar method.

The exam covers these areas:

A. Parting line creation


B. Imported part repair using basic surface tools
C. Shut-off face creation
D. Draft Analysis tool

The sample exam begins on the next page


Problem 1

Create a cavity block for the part bracket found in the zip file of this sample exam. Use the parting line
tool to create the shut off surface for the part, and then create the cavity block.

Parameters:

Cavity Block Material: Cast Stainless Steel


Density: .27818 lb/in^3 (stock SolidWorks Material density)
Units: Inches
Mass: Pounds

A= 3.125
B= 4.625
C= 10.000
D= 10.000

What is the mass of the cavity block in pounds?


A. 107.078 B. 107.028 C. 107.538 D. 107.052

Hint: You must use the parting line tool to get the correct parting line especially in the transition areas
where the part changes angles. If you try to fake the parting line the part will not get split at the correct
location, and the mass of your cavity block will be off. Dont forget to always add the correct material to
your cavity block to ensure the mass is correct. In the real exam this is not a multiple choice question
and you are only allowed a .015 lbs tolerance on the resulting mass of the block.

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Problem 2

Perform a draft Analysis on the bracket part.

Direction of pull: Top Plane


Draft Angle: 1.00 Degrees

How many negative draft faces does the part have?


A. 16 B. 15 C. 0 D. 17

Hint: Make sure you understand the available options in the Draft Analysis tool.

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Problem 3

Shut-off face creation

Open the part Puck found in the zip file of this sample exam and create shut-off faces for the five
openings as shown below:

Without Shut-off faces With Shut-off faces

What is the measured surface area of the five shut-off faces in inches ^2?
A. 1.9634 B. 1.9242 C. 1.9315 D. 1.9245

Hint: Use the measuring tool to get the surface area calculation. Also using the Shutoff faces tool will
automate the face creation process to save you some time.

Answers are on the next page


Answers

Problem 1: A

Problem 2: D

Problem 3: B

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