Part Modeling and Features Flashcards

In SolidWorks, what does 'Suppress' do to a feature in the FeatureManager?

Answer: Temporarily removes the feature from the model without deleting it

Suppressing a feature removes it from the active model temporarily, and it can be unsuppressed to restore it.

What does the 'Chamfer' feature add to a SolidWorks model?

Answer: A beveled angled cut along an edge

The Chamfer feature cuts an angled bevel along a selected edge, defined by distance and angle.

Which SolidWorks feature creates a helical curve used as a path for threads or springs?

Answer: Helix and Spiral

The Helix and Spiral tool generates a 3D helical curve that can serve as a sweep path for spring or thread geometry.

What is the Hole Wizard used for in SolidWorks?

Answer: Quickly placing standard hole types such as countersink, counterbore, and threaded holes

The Hole Wizard simplifies creating industry-standard hole types with correct dimensions based on fastener specifications.

What does a 'Reference Plane' allow you to do in SolidWorks?

Answer: Create a custom flat surface for starting sketches at any location or angle

Reference Planes create user-defined flat surfaces anywhere in 3D space for sketching or feature placement.

In SolidWorks, which feature is used to create a tapered extrusion where the cross-section changes angle as it extends?

Answer: Extrude with Draft Angle

Adding a Draft Angle to an Extrude feature tapers the walls inward or outward as the profile extends to depth.