Sample Exam – Initial Part (These images are to be used to answer Questions #1 – 3)
1. Initial part – Stage 1: Build this part in SolidWorks.
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: Alloy Steel
Density = 0.0077 g/mm^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise
-Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions labeled in the
images:
A = 213 mm
B = 200 mm
C = 170 mm
D = 130 mm
E = 41 mm
F = Hole Wizard Standard: Ansi Metric Counterbore
Type: Hex Bolt – ANSI B18.2.3.5M
Size: M8
Fit: Close
Through Hole Diameter: 15.00 mm
Counterbore Diameter: 30.00 mm
Counterbore Depth: 10.00 mm
End Condition: Through All
X = A/3
Y = B/3 + 10mm
Hint #1: The dimensions that are to be linked or updated and are variable will be labeled with
letters. Any dimensions that are simple value changes from one stage to another will be circled in
the images.
Hint #2: To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.
-Measure the mass of the part.
What is the mass of the part (grams)?
a) 14139.65
b) 14298.56
c) 15118.41
d) 14207.34
2. Update parameters of the initial part.
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: Alloy Steel
Density = 0.0077 g/mm^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise
-Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions labeled in the
images:
A = 225 mm
B = 210 mm
C = 176 mm
D = 137 mm
E = 39 mm
F = Hole Wizard Standard: Ansi Metric Counterbore
Type: Hex Bolt – ANSI B18.2.3.5M
Size: M8
Fit: Close
Through Hole Diameter: 15.00 mm
Counterbore Diameter: 30.00 mm
Counterbore Depth: 10.00 mm
End Condition: Through All
X = A/3
Y = B/3 + 10mm
Hint #1: The dimensions that are to be linked or updated and are variable will be labeled with
letters. Any dimensions that are simple value changes from one stage to another will be circled in
the images.
Hint #2: To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.
-Measure the mass of the part.
What is the mass of the part (grams)?
3. Update parameters of the initial part.
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: Alloy Steel
Density = 0.0077 g/mm^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise
-Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions labeled in the
images:
A = 209 mm
B = 218 mm
C = 169 mm
D = 125 mm
E = 41 mm
F = Hole Wizard Standard: Ansi Metric Counterbore
Type: Hex Bolt – ANSI B18.2.3.5M
Size: M8
Fit: Close
Through Hole Diameter: 15.00 mm
Counterbore Diameter: 30.00 mm
Counterbore Depth: 10.00 mm
End Condition: Through All
X = A/3
Y = B/3 + 10mm
Hint #1: The dimensions that are to be linked or updated and are variable will be labeled with
letters. Any dimensions that are simple value changes from one stage to another will be circled in
the images.
Hint #2: To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.
-Measure the mass of the part.
What is the mass of the part (grams)?
Stage 2: Modify the part using the following dimensions (These images are to be used to
answer Questions #4 and 5)
Note: The changes from the initial part are concentrated in areas AA, BB and CC shown in
the first two images.
4. Stage 2
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: Alloy Steel
Density = 0.0077 g/mm^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise
-Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions labeled in the
images:
A = 221 mm
B = 211 mm
C = 165 mm
D = 121 mm
E = 37 mm
X = A/3
Y = B/3 + 15mm
Note: The equation for Y has changed from the initial part.
Hint #1: The dimensions that are to be linked or updated and are variable will be labeled with
letters. Any dimensions that are simple value changes from one stage to another will be circled in
the images.
Hint #2: To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.
-Measure the mass of the part.
What is the mass of the part (grams)?
a) 13095.40
b) 13206.40
c) 13313.35
d) 13395.79
5. Stage 2 – Update Parameters
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: Alloy Steel
Density = 0.0077 g/mm^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise
-Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions labeled in the
images:
A = 229 mm
B = 217 mm
C = 163 mm
D = 119 mm
E = 34 mm
X = A/3
Y = B/3 + 15mm
Note: The equation for Y has changed.
Hint #1: The dimensions that are to be linked or updated and are variable will be labeled with
letters. Any dimensions that are simple value changes from one stage to another will be circled in
the images.
Hint #2: To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.
-Measure the mass of the part.
What is the mass of the part (grams)?
