Solidworks Assembly Design

Question 1

Which SolidWorks mate constrains a cylindrical face of one component to a cylindrical face of another so they share the same axis?

Accepted Answer

Concentric

Answer

The Concentric mate aligns the axes of two cylindrical or conical faces so they become coaxial.

Question 2

What does a 'Fixed' component mean in a SolidWorks assembly?

Accepted Answer

The component is locked to the origin and cannot move

Answer

A Fixed component is anchored to the assembly origin and has zero degrees of freedom.

Question 3

Which SolidWorks assembly mate prevents two planar faces from moving apart but allows rotation?

Accepted Answer

Coincident mate

Answer

A Coincident mate on two planar faces makes them coplanar, constraining translation while allowing rotation.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'Limit Angle' mate in SolidWorks?

Accepted Answer

Restricts the rotational range of a component between a minimum and maximum angle

Answer

The Limit Angle mate sets a minimum and maximum angular range between components, simulating a mechanical stop.

Question 5

In SolidWorks, which feature allows you to create new part geometry within the context of an assembly?

Accepted Answer

In-Context Editing

Answer

In-Context Editing lets you open and sketch on a part file while the surrounding assembly is visible for reference.

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