CSWA Additive Manufacturing Exam
Questions and Answers (Graded A+)
What is a benefit of using the Generative Design tool found in SOLIDWORKS? -
Answer- It can produce a shape that will provide the same amount of rigidity while using
less material.
It can design complex shapes that would be otherwise difficult to model.
It can automatically design a lattice structure based on design needs.
True or False. When printing from directly inside SOLIDWORKS, you can scale the part
without having to add a feature to part model. - Answer- true
The 3D Printing process in which a strand of melted material is pushed through a
heated nozzle is known as: - Answer- FDM
How should the layers of an FDM print be oriented relative to compressive load? -
Answer- Perpendicular
True or False. Round holes in parts that are perpendicular to the build plate typically do
not need support material in them to ensure proper printing. - Answer- True???????
What is the most commonly used nozzle size in FDM printers? - Answer-
4mm?????????
To ensure the proper adheasion of layers in the FDM process, it's best to monitor the
print at what point? - Answer- first 3-5 layers
When loading material into an FDM printer, it's best to let a little of the material run out
of the nozzle for what reasons? - Answer- To make sure it's flowing correctly.
To ensure that the previous material or color is gone.
To make sure the feeder is working correctly.
True or False. One of the most common materials used in FDM printers in PLA. -
Answer- true
True or False. FDM printers are only capable of printing PLA material. - Answer- false
True or False. PLA material gives off an odor that is not pleasant to most people. -
Answer- false
Questions and Answers (Graded A+)
What is a benefit of using the Generative Design tool found in SOLIDWORKS? -
Answer- It can produce a shape that will provide the same amount of rigidity while using
less material.
It can design complex shapes that would be otherwise difficult to model.
It can automatically design a lattice structure based on design needs.
True or False. When printing from directly inside SOLIDWORKS, you can scale the part
without having to add a feature to part model. - Answer- true
The 3D Printing process in which a strand of melted material is pushed through a
heated nozzle is known as: - Answer- FDM
How should the layers of an FDM print be oriented relative to compressive load? -
Answer- Perpendicular
True or False. Round holes in parts that are perpendicular to the build plate typically do
not need support material in them to ensure proper printing. - Answer- True???????
What is the most commonly used nozzle size in FDM printers? - Answer-
4mm?????????
To ensure the proper adheasion of layers in the FDM process, it's best to monitor the
print at what point? - Answer- first 3-5 layers
When loading material into an FDM printer, it's best to let a little of the material run out
of the nozzle for what reasons? - Answer- To make sure it's flowing correctly.
To ensure that the previous material or color is gone.
To make sure the feeder is working correctly.
True or False. One of the most common materials used in FDM printers in PLA. -
Answer- true
True or False. FDM printers are only capable of printing PLA material. - Answer- false
True or False. PLA material gives off an odor that is not pleasant to most people. -
Answer- false
