Solid Works Interview Questions With Answers

1.       Explain what is Solid Works?

       Solid Works is a computer aided design tool or software that runs on Microsoft Windows.

2.       List out the major difference between the AutoCAD and Solid Works?

    The significant difference between the Solid Works and AutoCAD is that AutoCAD was   designed and developed as a 2D package and later evolved into a 3D package while Solid Works is developed as 3D

3.       Explain how you can insert a reference image in Solid Works?

      To add a reference image in Solid Works follow these steps On the front plane open a new sketch         Draw some reference geometry to help in sizing and positioning of the image Now to insert an           image, go to -> Tools -> Sketch Picture Choose the image you want to insert and tap on “Open”        Once the image gets inserted use the command box on the left of the panel, to adjust the size of          the image.

4.       List out the major or basic components of Feature Manager Design tree?

       The basic components of Feature Manager Design tree includes Part Subassembly Flexible        Subassembly

5.       Explain how you can engrave text to part in Solid Works?

       To engrave text in Solid Works you have to Once you have created the parts or your design ready        in Solid Works you have to go to 1 / 5 main menu bar Under main menu bar -> Select tools ->           click on Sketch Entities Sketch Entities -> Text Input the text into the text box To change the font       - uncheck the use document font and set the font type and size To engrave the text click Features -        > tap on Extruded Cut -> now under direction 1 Blind, set the D1, and then click Isometric from         the lower left view menu

6.       Define what Groups is and Cut lists in Solid Works?

     Groups: A group is a collection of the related segment in a structural member Cut lists: Under              Feature Manager design tree, Cut list is an item that groups the same entities of a part together. It        is available in parts that have sheet metal features or element.

7.       Mention what does the elements-pierce points indicate in Solid Works?

      In Solid Works, the pierce point determines the location of the profile, related to the sketch                  segment used to form the structural member.

8.       From where you can access Solid Works API?

      Solid Works API is a com programming interface to the Solid Works software. To access the API,       you to go to Help -> API Help Topics.

9.       Mention what all things included in Build Check Tools?

     Inside Build Check Tools, all these checks tool are included Document Checks Annotation Checks      Drawing Document Checks Dimension Checks Part Document Checks Assembly Document             Checks Feature Checks

10.   Mention what are two main modes for design studies in Solid Works?

    The two main modes for running a Design Study include Evaluation: For each variable you specify     discrete values and use sensors as constraints. The software executes the study using several               combinations of the values and reports the output for each combination Optimization: For each 

    variable you specify values, either as discrete values or as a range. You use sensors as constrains          and as goals. The software executes iterations of the values and reports the maximum combination     of values to meet your

11.   Mention which command displays wireframe as solid surface with realistic textures and colour? 

     Command “Shaded” will display the wireframe as solid surface with realistic textures and colour.

12.   Explain how you can create a Multi-body Sheet metal parts?

You can create a Multi-body sheet metal part by following steps In an existing sheet metal part, create a new bodies using commands for base flange, Insert bends, lofted bend and convert to sheet metals Then cut single sheet metal into multiple bodies Add one or more sheet metal, element or other bodies into an existing sheet metal part Copy a sheet metal body in a part by forming a circular or linear pattern, mirroring the body or by using the Move/Copy body command

13.   Explain what is the use of Circuit Works in Solid Works?

In Solid Works, Circuit Works allows you to create 3D models from the file format created by most computer aided design systems.

14.   Mention what is Bill of Materials or BOM in Solid Works?

In Solid Works, BOM creates bill automatically and cut lists for downstream manufacturing and purchasing operations.

15.   Mention what are the two applications in Solid Works that checks the environmental impact or sustainability of parts created in Solid Works?

The two applications that checks the environmental impact or sustainability includes Solid Works Sustainability Xpress Solid Works Sustainability

16.   Explain how you can add sustainability data to a custom material?

 To add sustainability data to a custom material you have to Go to Feature Manager design tree, right click Material, and select Edit Material and tap on Edit Material Select the custom material in the material dialog box from the left panel Beside sustainability on the properties tab, choose Select Choose the material that is most similar to your custom material in the match sustainability information dialog box Click OK- the linked material will appear in Sustainability Click apply and then close

17.   Explain how Solid Works routed system works?

 Solid Works routed system is an add-in for creating piping and tubing routes and for creating electrical routes such as wiring harnesses.

18.   Mention what does Solid Works Utilities provides?

Solid Works utilities provides nine categories of functionality Compare Geometry: It allows you to compare what geometry is different between two designs using Geometry comparison, View synchronization or Face synchronization Compare Features: It differentiate between two models and how they are different in their designs and colour-codes Compare Document: It enables you to compare properties between two Solid Works document Feature Paint: It allows you to implement existing feature attributes and parameters from one feature to another Geometry Analysis: It enables you to identify the problematic imported geometry in a part based on user-specific parameters like minimum silver face size, Power Select: It helps you to select loops, faces, edges and features based on geometric criteria Power Editing: It helps you to locate, manipulate and change features within a model according to their parameters Thickness Analysis: It provides an analysis tool to find thin and thick regions in part documents 4 / 5 Simplify Geometry: It helps you to streamline parts, assembly documents and create simplified configurations automatically