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The CSWAP-SM exam has 15 questions and runs 1 hours 30 minutes.
These 10 free CSWAP-SM questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified SOLIDWORKS Advanced Professional Sheet Metal blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.
A bracket drawing dimensions a straight edge flange 30 mm from the intersection of the two extended outside faces to the flange tip. The bend radius is nonzero. In the Edge-Flange PropertyManager, which length measurement origin matches that drawing directly?
Correct answer: C - Outer Virtual Sharp
A nonlinear edge flange was created on a curved edge of an existing edge flange. Its geometry is otherwise valid, but the designer selects only the new flange's bend when trying to unfold it. Which selection change addresses this documented dependency?
Correct answer: A - Select both the new bend and the supporting edge flange's bend
A designer needs one L-shaped return profile to run along three adjoining straight edges of a tray. The Miter Flange profile contains two connected lines, but its sketch plane is parallel to the first selected edge. Which revision preserves the intended profile while satisfying the sketch orientation requirement?
Correct answer: D - Place the profile on a plane normal to the first selected edge
Two adjacent tray walls leave an open corner. The fabrication drawing requires the wall ends to meet edge-to-edge with a 1 mm gap; neither wall may overlap the other. The wall heights and bend angles are already correct. Which Closed Corner setup best meets the requirement?
Correct answer: B - Butt, with a 1 mm gap
A released panel must use the 1.5 mm gauge selected in the approved gauge table. After rebuilding, the model measures 2.0 mm. The Sheet Metal feature shows that gauge selected, but Override thickness is enabled with a value of 2.0 mm. What is the most direct correction?
Correct answer: B - Clear the thickness override, rebuild, and verify the table-driven thickness
A shop has validated bend-deduction values for several thicknesses, bend radii, and angles. Different entries are required, and the designer must use those measured deductions rather than approximate them with one constant. Which setup best carries that data into flat-pattern development?
Correct answer: D - Use a bend-deduction table with entries for the applicable bend conditions
A single-bend blank has straight portions of 40.0 mm and 55.0 mm, each measured from the free edge to its bend tangent. The validated bend allowance is 4.7 mm. There are no other bends or allowances. What total developed length should the designer obtain?
Correct answer: A - 99.7 mm
For a single-bend bracket, the two outside flange dimensions to the virtual sharp are 60.0 mm and 40.0 mm. The shop specifies a bend deduction of 3.2 mm for this bend. What flat length should be used before cutting?
Correct answer: C - 96.8 mm
A bend-development model uses a neutral sheet located 0.72 mm from the inside face of 1.80 mm thick material. Which dimensionless K-Factor represents that location?
Correct answer: D - 0.40
A panel edge must fold back parallel to the sheet with a 12 mm return and a controlled 0.8 mm gap between the returned portion and the sheet. Which Hem setup provides those two direct controls?
Correct answer: B - Open hem with a 12 mm length and a 0.8 mm gap distance
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