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  1. Which mate type in SolidWorks makes a gear rotate in coordination with another gear based on a specified ratio?

    Answer: Gear Mate

    The Gear Mate links two components to rotate at a defined ratio, simulating meshing gears.

  2. What is the purpose of the 'Assembly Feature' in SolidWorks?

    Answer: Creates a feature like a hole or cut that spans multiple components without modifying individual part files

    Assembly Features allow you to add cuts or holes that cross multiple parts, appearing only in the assembly context.

  3. In SolidWorks, which display mode shows assembly components as wireframe outlines for better visibility of hidden geometry?

    Answer: Wireframe

    Wireframe display mode renders all edges of components without solid shading, making hidden geometry visible.

  4. What does 'Pack and Go' do in SolidWorks?

    Answer: Copies an assembly and all its referenced files into a single folder for portability

    Pack and Go collects the assembly file and all referenced parts, drawings, and sub-assemblies into one location.

  5. Which SolidWorks mate constrains a peg component to remain in contact with a flat or cam surface during motion?

    Answer: Cam mate

    The Cam mate keeps a follower component in contact with a cam profile as the mechanism moves.

  6. What does 'Replace Component' do in a SolidWorks assembly?

    Answer: Swaps a selected component with a different part or version while attempting to preserve mates

    Replace Component substitutes a chosen part with another file and tries to re-attach existing mate references.

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