CSWA Sweep and Loft Features

Question 1

What two elements are required at minimum to create a basic Sweep feature in SolidWorks?

Accepted Answer

A profile and a path

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A profile and a guide curve

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Two profiles and a path

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A sketch and a reference plane

Question 2

In SolidWorks, a Loft feature creates geometry by:

Accepted Answer

Blending between two or more profiles

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Extruding a single sketch along a curved path

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Revolving a sketch around a central axis

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Sweeping a profile along a helical curve

Question 3

What is the minimum number of profiles required to create a Loft feature in SolidWorks?

Accepted Answer

2

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1

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3

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4

Question 4

Which of the following can be used as a Sweep path in SolidWorks?

Accepted Answer

An open or closed sketch, or a set of model edges

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A single open sketch only

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A single closed sketch only

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A model face only

Question 5

Guide curves in a Sweep feature are used to:

Accepted Answer

Control the orientation and shape of the profile along the path

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Define the profile cross-section shape

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Set the starting and ending point of the sweep

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Mirror the sweep feature about a plane

Question 6

When creating a Swept Cut in SolidWorks, the feature:

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Removes material by sweeping a profile along a path

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Adds material by sweeping a profile along a path

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Creates a surface by sweeping a profile along a path

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Creates a thin-walled shell by sweeping a profile

Question 7

A Helix/Spiral curve in SolidWorks is most commonly used as:

Accepted Answer

A path for sweep features to create springs or threads

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A profile sketch for sweep features

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A guide curve for loft features between profiles

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A reference plane for creating additional sketches