Part Modeling and Features Flashcards

Which SolidWorks feature removes material by rotating a closed sketch around an axis?

Answer: Revolve Cut

Revolve Cut removes material by spinning a sketch profile around a defined axis of revolution.

What is the purpose of the 'Fillet' feature in SolidWorks?

Answer: Rounds selected edges with a specified radius

The Fillet feature rounds sharp edges or vertices with a specified radius to reduce stress concentrations.

In SolidWorks, what does the 'Mirror' feature do when applied to a solid feature?

Answer: Reflects selected features about a plane or face to create a symmetrical copy

The Mirror feature creates a symmetrical copy of selected features, faces, or bodies about a chosen plane.

Which SolidWorks feature creates a uniform array of holes or features in a straight-line arrangement?

Answer: Linear Pattern

Linear Pattern repeats selected features at equal spacing along one or two directions.

What is a 'Rib' feature used for in SolidWorks?

Answer: Creating thin supporting walls between surfaces to add structural strength

The Rib feature extrudes a thin structural wall from an open sketch profile between existing surfaces.

Which end condition creates a cut that passes completely through the entire part in SolidWorks?

Answer: Through All

The 'Through All' end condition extends a cut feature through the entire depth of the part in both directions.