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CSWA Additive Manufacturing Exam |
Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100%
Correct | Updated (NEW 2025/ 2026)
True or false. Raft must be modeled in the cad model before sending the file to the slicer
program. - ans ✓false
True or false. Supports for overhang areas must be modeled into the cad model before
sending it to the slicer software. - ans ✓false
True or false. Clearance must be modeled in at the cad le vel in order for parts to fit
together after they are printed. - ans ✓false, you can scale the part in the slicer software
in order to maintain design intent at the cad level
True and false. 3dcontentcentral provides both native soildworks files as well as stl files
meaning you can move downloaded file to the printer without the need to convert it in a
cad program. - ans ✓true
Sites such as thingiverse.com or 3dcontentcentral.com are useful for 3d printing in what
way? - ans ✓they host free cad files that can be 3d printed
In partnership with 3d system features an add-in that among many features allows you
to print an assembly file in one piece. What is this tool called? - ans ✓3dxpert
True or false. 3dexpert from solidworks and 3dsystems is free for anyone using
solidworks . - ans ✓true
True or false. Solidworks provides the ability to view overhang areas of a part that might
require support structures to be added. - ans ✓true
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What is a benefit of using the generative design tool found in solidworks? - ans ✓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. - ans ✓true
The 3d printing process in which a strand of melted material is pushed through a heated
nozzle is known as: - ans ✓fdm
How should the layers of an fdm print be oriented relative to compressive load? - ans
✓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. - ans ✓true???????
What is the most commonly used nozzle size in fdm printers? - ans ✓4mm?????????
To ensure the proper adheasion of layers in the fdm process, it's best to monitor the
print at what point? - ans ✓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? - ans ✓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. - ans ✓true
True or false. Fdm printers are only capable of printing pla material. - ans ✓false
True or false. Pla material gives off an odor that is not pleasant to most people. - ans
✓false
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CSWA Additive Manufacturing Exam |
Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100%
Correct | Updated (NEW 2025/ 2026)
True or false. Raft must be modeled in the cad model before sending the file to the slicer
program. - ans ✓false
True or false. Supports for overhang areas must be modeled into the cad model before
sending it to the slicer software. - ans ✓false
True or false. Clearance must be modeled in at the cad le vel in order for parts to fit
together after they are printed. - ans ✓false, you can scale the part in the slicer software
in order to maintain design intent at the cad level
True and false. 3dcontentcentral provides both native soildworks files as well as stl files
meaning you can move downloaded file to the printer without the need to convert it in a
cad program. - ans ✓true
Sites such as thingiverse.com or 3dcontentcentral.com are useful for 3d printing in what
way? - ans ✓they host free cad files that can be 3d printed
In partnership with 3d system features an add-in that among many features allows you
to print an assembly file in one piece. What is this tool called? - ans ✓3dxpert
True or false. 3dexpert from solidworks and 3dsystems is free for anyone using
solidworks . - ans ✓true
True or false. Solidworks provides the ability to view overhang areas of a part that might
require support structures to be added. - ans ✓true
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What is a benefit of using the generative design tool found in solidworks? - ans ✓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. - ans ✓true
The 3d printing process in which a strand of melted material is pushed through a heated
nozzle is known as: - ans ✓fdm
How should the layers of an fdm print be oriented relative to compressive load? - ans
✓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. - ans ✓true???????
What is the most commonly used nozzle size in fdm printers? - ans ✓4mm?????????
To ensure the proper adheasion of layers in the fdm process, it's best to monitor the
print at what point? - ans ✓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? - ans ✓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. - ans ✓true
True or false. Fdm printers are only capable of printing pla material. - ans ✓false
True or false. Pla material gives off an odor that is not pleasant to most people. - ans
✓false
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