Solidworks Sheet Metal and Weldments 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which SolidWorks Weldments feature is used to add cosmetic representation of weld beads between structural members?
- Structural Member
- End Cap
- Weld Bead (Correct answer)
- Gusset
Correct answer: Weld Bead
Weld Bead adds a cosmetic or full weld bead annotation between selected faces, which also contributes weld mass to the cut list.
Question 2: In sheet metal, a 'Hem' feature folds the edge of a flange back on itself. Which hem type creates a completely flat doubled-over edge with zero gap?
- Open hem
- Closed hem (Correct answer)
- Tear drop hem
- Rolled hem
Correct answer: Closed hem
A Closed hem folds the material completely flat against itself with no gap, while Open hem leaves a specified gap between layers.
Question 3: When using 'Lofted Bends' in SolidWorks Sheet Metal, what is required as input geometry?
- A 3D sketch and a forming tool
- Two open profile sketches on parallel or non-parallel planes (Correct answer)
- A closed profile and an axis of revolution
- A flat pattern and a thickness value
Correct answer: Two open profile sketches on parallel or non-parallel planes
Lofted Bends requires two open (non-closed) sketch profiles that define the start and end cross-sections of the transitional sheet metal shape.
Question 4: What does the 'End Cap' feature add to a SolidWorks Weldment structural member?
- A fillet weld at the member's corner joint
- A flat plate closing the open end of a hollow profile (Correct answer)
- A gusset plate between two members
- A cosmetic weld bead annotation
Correct answer: A flat plate closing the open end of a hollow profile
End Cap closes the hollow open end of a structural member profile (such as a tube or channel) with a flat plate of specified thickness and offset.
Question 5: In SolidWorks Sheet Metal, which relief type removes a rectangular notch at the corner of intersecting bends to prevent material distortion?
- Round relief
- Rectangular relief (Correct answer)
- Tear relief
- Overbend relief
Correct answer: Rectangular relief
Rectangular relief cuts a rectangular notch at the corner where two bends meet, preventing the material from tearing or distorting during bending.
Question 6: When linking a weldment cut list property to display the profile size description in a drawing BOM, which built-in cut list property name should you reference?
- PROFILE
- DESCRIPTION (Correct answer)
- MATERIAL
- CUT_LIST_ITEM
Correct answer: DESCRIPTION
The DESCRIPTION property in the cut list is automatically populated with the profile size and type (e.g., 'PIPE, 1.5 x 0.12') and is the standard field linked to BOMs.
Question 7: What SolidWorks Sheet Metal option, when enabled on a miter flange, automatically adjusts the miter angle so adjacent flanges on corners meet flush without overlap?
- Trim side bends (Correct answer)
- Use default radius
- Miter angle from virtual sharp
- Gap distance
Correct answer: Trim side bends
Trim side bends on a Miter Flange automatically cuts the adjacent bends at the correct miter angle so corner flanges meet cleanly.
Solidworks Sheet Metal and Weldments 5
Which SolidWorks Weldments feature is used to add cosmetic representation of weld beads between structural members?