CSWP Advanced and Mechanical Mates 5

Question 1

What is the key difference between a Distance mate and a Width mate when centering a tab in a slot?

Accepted Answer

Width mate automatically re-centers the tab as the slot geometry changes; Distance mates require manual updates

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Distance mate is faster to apply

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Distance mate supports asymmetric offsets; Width mate does not

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Width mate only works with rectangular geometry

Question 2

For a Screw mate, the 'Revolutions per mm' (or pitch) value defines what relationship?

Accepted Answer

How many full rotations occur for each millimeter of axial translation

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How many degrees per millimeter of axial travel

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The thread diameter in millimeters

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The torque ratio between components

Question 3

Which SolidWorks tool allows you to check whether mechanical mates in an assembly are causing over-definition or conflicting constraints?

Accepted Answer

MateXpert

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Design Checker

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Assembly Statistics

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Interference Detection

Question 4

When configuring a Gear mate, what happens if you enter a ratio of 2:1?

Accepted Answer

Component 1 completes two revolutions for every one revolution of Component 2

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Both components rotate at the same speed

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Component 2 rotates twice as fast as Component 1

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The mate is invalid and will error

Question 5

In a Path mate, setting the 'Percent Along Path' to 50% positions the component where?

Accepted Answer

At the geometric midpoint of the path length

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At the path's start point

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At the path's endpoint

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At the point of maximum curvature

Question 6

Which statement about Limit mates is accurate regarding Motion Studies?

Accepted Answer

Limit mates define the travel range used by Motion Analysis to simulate realistic mechanical stops

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Limit mates are ignored during Motion Analysis; only physical contact enforces limits

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Limit mates are enforced in Animation and Basic Motion but not Motion Analysis

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Limit mates cannot be used in assemblies that also contain Gear mates

Question 7

When a Cam mate follower is defined as a flat face, what condition must be maintained for the mate to remain valid throughout motion?

Accepted Answer

The flat face must remain tangent (in contact) with the cam surface at all positions

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The flat face must always be parallel to the cam axis

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The flat face must be perpendicular to the direction of gravity

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The flat face must not exceed the cam's projected area