CSWP Surface Modeling 5

Question 1

In SOLIDWORKS surface modeling, what is the primary difference between 'Delete Face' and 'Untrim Surface'?

Accepted Answer

Delete Face removes a face entirely; Untrim restores the full underlying mathematical surface by removing trim boundaries

Answer

Delete Face removes the face geometry, while Untrim restores the original untrimmed parametric surface by discarding the trimming curves.

Question 2

When the 'Curvature Continuous' option is available in a Loft Surface constraint, which continuity level does it enforce at that boundary?

Accepted Answer

G2

Answer

Curvature Continuous enforces G2 continuity, matching both the tangent direction and curvature magnitude at the loft boundary.

Question 3

What is 'Radiate Surface' typically used for in a SOLIDWORKS surface modeling workflow?

Accepted Answer

Extending surface edges outward in the plane of a reference plane for draft or mold design

Answer

Radiate Surface projects selected edges outward along a specified plane direction, commonly used to create parting surfaces in mold design.

Question 4

Which option in the Filled Surface PropertyManager helps reduce waviness and oscillation in the resulting patch?

Accepted Answer

Optimize Surface

Answer

Optimize Surface attempts to minimize unnecessary curvature variation, producing a fairer, less wavy patch.

Question 5

When checking a surface model for manufacturing, which tool measures the minimum and maximum wall thickness across the entire surface body?

Accepted Answer

Thickness Analysis

Answer

Thickness Analysis casts rays through the model and maps the resulting distance as a color-coded display of wall thickness.

(CSWP) SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional Practice Test