CAD/CAM Worksheet 1 – Understanding Basic Terminology and Operations
Instructions: Complete BOTH PARTS of the worksheet below using information provided during the
lectures and lab sessions. Part 1 concerns CAD skills. Part 2 will help develop technical understanding of
engineering drawings and the associated views (top, front, and right side).
Name: ____________________
Due Date: _____________________. This is worth 20 points.
1. In the image below, what does the term ‘DRILL’ indicate?
2. What is the file type extension assigned to SolidWorks ‘part files’?
a. .sldprx
b. .sldprt
c. .prt
d. none of the above
3. What is the file type extension assigned to a SolidWorks ‘assembly file’?
a. .sldprt
b. .sldasm
c. .sldassy
d. .slddwg
e. none of the above
4. What is the difference between a chamfer and a fillet on a real world component. Why do we use
the two features on real components? In the space below, make a simple sketch of a chamfer and
a fillet.
5. Identify the tools below.
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6. In the image below, what does the phrase ‘2x 0.25’ indicate?
7. What are the three standard methods of displaying ‘3D models’ using CADD systems?
a. block diagram, wireframe, solid model
b. wireframe, solid model, surface model
c. block diagram, solid model, surface model
d. none of the above
8. In the SolidWorks software, which command is used to create ‘rounds’.
a. Round
b. Chamfer
c. Curve
d. Fillet
e. None of the above
9. List at least four different types of geometric relations that can be associated with a Sketch?
a.
b.
c.
d.
10. What is ‘disjoint geometry’ in a SolidWorks part file?
a. A good design approach
b. Radial geometry
c. An effective separation of pieces that do not physically join together in a single sketch
d. None of the above
11. What is normally significant about the first part inserted into an Assembly file in SolidWorks?
12. Explain the function of each of the icon buttons shown below.
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13. What do you do, when you see the message shown below in a SolidWorks part file session?
a. Run out of the room screaming
b. Select a flat surface or plane to sketch on
c. Select a command to use for sketching
d. None of the above
Using the border block shown below, answer the following questions:
14. What is the company name in the border block? __________________________
15. What is the drawing scale? ___________________________________________
16. What is the two place tolerance value? __________________________________
17. What units are the dimensions show as (inches/millimeters)? ________________
18. What is the surface finish required for this part? __________________________
19. What is the material to be used to make this part? _________________________
20. The dotted lines in the image below represent _____________________________ .
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Part 2. Complete the worksheet “A-7” shown below.
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