CSWP Advanced and Mechanical Mates 4

Question 1

What does the 'Reverse' checkbox do specifically within a Rack and Pinion mate?

Accepted Answer

Reverses the direction of pinion rotation for a given rack translation direction

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Swaps the rack and pinion roles

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Inverts the distance-per-revolution ratio

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Enables the rack to rotate instead of translate

Question 2

Which advanced SolidWorks mate would you use to ensure a pin always stays in contact with a slotted track as the assembly moves?

Accepted Answer

Path mate

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Gear mate

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Screw mate

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Linear Coupler mate

Question 3

In a Path mate, the 'Pitch/Yaw/Roll' controls define what?

Accepted Answer

How the component's orientation is controlled relative to the path tangent, normal, and binormal directions

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The speed of the component along the path

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The starting position along the path

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The loop count for repeated motion

Question 4

A Linear Coupler mate links the motion of two components in what way?

Accepted Answer

Defines a ratio between the linear (or angular) displacement of one component and another

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Forces both components to rotate at the same angular velocity

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Locks both components to the same global position

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Creates a gear-like relationship only for translating parts

Question 5

When would you use an 'Angle' mate's 'Flip Dimension' option?

Accepted Answer

To switch which side of the reference the angle is measured from, selecting the supplementary angle

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To change from degrees to radians

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To reverse the rotational direction defined by the mate

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To enable angular limits

Question 6

Which mate type would best simulate a ball-and-socket joint allowing rotation in all three axes while preventing all translation?

Accepted Answer

Coincident mate on two spherical faces

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Hinge mate

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Concentric + Coincident combination

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Ball mate (Lock rotation unchecked Concentric with spherical faces)

Question 7

In an assembly with a Cam mate applied, which mate property ensures the follower stays in continuous contact with the cam surface rather than passing through it?

Accepted Answer

Cam mate is inherently contact-tangent; selecting 'Tangent' enforces continuous surface contact

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Tangent option selected for the follower

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Lock Rotation checkbox enabled

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Distance limit set to zero