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SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal (CSWP-SM) Exam Prep

Flanges, bends, forming tools and flat patterns. Try three real practice questions below, then get the full 7-day course.

CSWPA Sheet Metal (CSWP-SM). One of the five advanced topics; four are required before the CSWE.

Practice questions

K-factor describes…
  1. The neutral axis location as a fraction of thickness
  2. The bend angle
  3. The material density
  4. The relief size

K = t/T where t is the distance to the neutral axis.

Older method for shelled solids?
  1. Insert Bends
  2. Lofted Bend
  3. Swept Flange
  4. Mirror

Insert Bends predates Convert to Sheet Metal.

Add one wall along an edge.
  1. Edge Flange
  2. Base Flange
  3. Hem
  4. Jog

Edge Flange builds off an existing edge.

The 7-day plan

  1. Base flange & bend math
  2. Flanges
  3. Hems, jogs & corners
  4. Forming tools & cuts
  5. Convert & rip
  6. Flat pattern & drawings
  7. Review & mock

Every day has a visual lesson, an instant-graded check and smart review of anything you miss. It ends with a timed mock exam that draws new questions every time.

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