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Key Facts: CSWPA-MM Exam

5

CSWPA Advanced Exams

SOLIDWORKS Certification

2015+

Minimum SOLIDWORKS Version

GoEngineer CSWPA-MM Guide

14 days

Wait Between Attempts

GoEngineer CSWPA-MM Guide

3

Surface Body Folders (Cavity, Core, Parting)

SOLIDWORKS Help

~5 deg

Default Interlock Taper

SOLIDWORKS Interlock Surface Help

Performance-based

Exam Format

SOLIDWORKS Certification

CSWPA-MM is one of the five advanced SOLIDWORKS CSWPA topic exams. It is a hands-on, performance-based test of the Mold Tools workflow: scaling for shrinkage, draft and undercut analysis, parting lines, shut-off and parting surfaces, tooling split into core and cavity, and side cores with interlocks. Candidates must use SOLIDWORKS 2015 or newer, wait 14 days between attempts, and buy a credit per attempt.

Sample CSWPA-MM Practice Questions

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1In the standard SOLIDWORKS Mold Tools workflow, which feature is recommended FIRST when preparing a molded part, before parting lines and tooling split?
A.Scale
B.Tooling Split
C.Parting Surface
D.Core
Explanation: The Scale feature is applied first to compensate for material shrinkage that occurs as the plastic cools. Scaling the part up by the shrink factor before creating any tooling ensures the resulting mold cavity produces a part at nominal size after cooling.
2A part will shrink approximately 2% after molding. What Scale factor should you enter in the Mold Tools Scale PropertyManager to compensate?
A.0.98
B.1.02
C.2.0
D.0.02
Explanation: To compensate for 2% shrinkage you must enlarge the model so the molded part ends up at nominal size. A scale factor of 1.02 increases every dimension by 2%, offsetting the cooling shrinkage.
3Which Scale 'Scale about' option enlarges a part uniformly while keeping the part's center of mass in place?
A.Coordinate System
B.Parting Line
C.Centroid
D.Origin
Explanation: Scaling about the Centroid expands the model symmetrically around its center of mass, so the part grows outward evenly in all directions. This is the default and most common choice for shrink compensation.
4The Scale feature lets you uncheck 'Uniform scaling' so you can apply different factors along X, Y, and Z. When is this most appropriate?
A.When the part has no draft
B.When the part is symmetric
C.When using the Insert Mold Folders command
D.When the material shrinks differently along different directions
Explanation: Non-uniform scaling is used when a material exhibits anisotropic shrinkage, contracting more in one direction than another (common with fiber-filled plastics). Separate X, Y, Z factors let you compensate for each direction independently.
5What does the Draft Analysis tool in SOLIDWORKS Mold Tools primarily evaluate?
A.Whether faces have sufficient draft angle relative to the direction of pull for ejection
B.The volume of the runner system
C.The cooling-channel temperature distribution
D.The bend allowance of sheet metal flanges
Explanation: Draft Analysis checks each face's angle relative to a specified pull direction against a reference draft angle. Faces are color-coded as positive draft, negative draft, or requiring draft, identifying surfaces that would prevent clean ejection from the mold.
6In Draft Analysis, faces are typically color-coded into categories. A face shown in the 'Positive draft' color means it:
A.Belongs to the parting surface only
B.Has draft greater than the reference angle in the positive pull direction
C.Has zero draft and lies parallel to the pull
D.Will form an undercut
Explanation: Positive draft faces angle away from the cavity in the direction the cavity half pulls, with an angle exceeding the reference value, so they release cleanly. Negative draft faces release with the core, and 'requires draft' faces fall below the reference threshold.
7The Undercut Analysis tool is used to find regions that:
A.Exceed the maximum wall thickness
B.Have negative mass properties
C.Are trapped and cannot be ejected without a side core
D.Lack any fillets
Explanation: Undercut Analysis highlights areas that are trapped between the core and cavity and cannot be released in the main direction of pull. Such regions require a side core that moves perpendicular to the main pull so the part can be ejected.
8An undercut region detected on a molded part most commonly requires which tooling element to allow ejection?
A.A larger sprue
B.A higher injection pressure
C.An additional parting line on a planar face
D.A side core that retracts perpendicular to the main pull
Explanation: Because an undercut is trapped relative to the main core/cavity motion, a side core (lifter or slide) is added to move perpendicular to the main pull direction. It retracts to free the undercut before the part is ejected.
9What is the role of the Parting Line feature in SOLIDWORKS Mold Tools?
A.It separates the core side faces from the cavity side faces around the part perimeter
B.It directly creates the solid mold block
C.It scales the part for shrinkage
D.It generates cooling channels
Explanation: The Parting Line divides the model's outer faces into core-side and cavity-side sets along the silhouette edge for the chosen pull direction. It is the foundation for building shut-off surfaces and the parting surface.
10When you run the Parting Line PropertyManager, you must specify a Direction of Pull. What does this define?
A.The bend direction of the part
B.The direction in which the mold halves separate
C.The temperature gradient of the mold
D.The order of surface body folders
Explanation: The Direction of Pull sets the axis along which the cavity and core halves open. SOLIDWORKS uses it to run draft analysis on the part and locate the silhouette edges that become the parting line.

About the CSWPA-MM Exam

The SOLIDWORKS Mold Making Professional (CSWPA-MM) exam validates the ability to build injection-mold tooling in SOLIDWORKS using the Mold Tools workflow plus mold-making industry knowledge. It covers shrink scaling, draft and undercut analysis, parting lines, shut-off and parting surfaces, the tooling split into core and cavity, side cores and interlocks, and supporting surfacing tools.

Exam sponsor: Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Hands-on tasks that have candidates build and analyze molds in SOLIDWORKS (scale, draft and undercut analysis, parting lines, shut-off and parting surfaces, tooling split, and side cores), then enter measured values

Time Limit

SOLIDWORKS does not publish a single fixed time limit for CSWPA-MM on the official certification page.

Passing Score

Not published as a fixed percentage on the official certification page; scoring is set per exam version.

Exam / Certification Fees

Sold as a per-attempt exam credit through the SOLIDWORKS certification store; confirm pricing when purchasing.

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published. SOLIDWORKS does not publish a pass rate for CSWPA-MM on the official certification page. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Core

Mold Analysis & Shrink Scaling

Draft analysis with face classification, undercut analysis for trapped regions, thickness analysis, direction of pull, and the Scale feature for uniform and non-uniform shrink compensation.

Core

Parting Lines & Surfaces

Parting line creation and troubleshooting, split lines for straddle faces, shut-off surfaces with Contact, Tangent, and No Fill patches, and parting surface generation and smoothing.

Core

Core, Cavity & Tooling Split

Tooling split into separate core and cavity solids, Cavity/Core/Parting surface body folders, side cores via the Core feature, and tapered interlock surfaces for alignment.

Supporting

Mold Surfacing Tools

Ruled, radiate, lofted, boundary, knit, and extend surfaces; Import Diagnostics and Move Face for imported geometry; and manual patching of complex shut-offs into the right folders.

Supporting

Mold-Making Industry Knowledge

Sprue, runner, gate, ejector pins, lifters and side actions, cooling channels, sink marks, draft and rib design rules, and maximum mold opening.

Preparing for the CSWPA-MM Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Not published as a fixed percentage on the official certification page; scoring is set per exam version.
  • Assessment: Hands-on tasks that have candidates build and analyze molds in SOLIDWORKS (scale, draft and undercut analysis, parting lines, shut-off and parting surfaces, tooling split, and side cores), then enter measured values
  • Time limit: SOLIDWORKS does not publish a single fixed time limit for CSWPA-MM on the official certification page.
  • Exam / certification fees: Sold as a per-attempt exam credit through the SOLIDWORKS certification store; confirm pricing when purchasing. Official sources

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CSWPA-MM: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorize the Mold Tools workflow order: scale, draft analysis, parting lines, shut-off surfaces, parting surface, tooling split, then core.
2Practice fixing parting lines by adding split lines where draft straddles a single face.
3Know when to use Contact, Tangent, or No Fill shut-off patches and how they land in the Cavity and Core folders.
4Rebuild full molds from imported STEP/IGES parts using Import Diagnostics so dirty geometry does not stop the tooling split.
5Use Mass Properties and Measure to read the values exam tasks ask for, such as core body volume or maximum mold opening.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CSWPA-MM exam?

CSWPA-MM is the SOLIDWORKS Mold Making Professional exam, one of five advanced CSWPA topic exams. It tests your ability to build injection-mold tooling in SOLIDWORKS using Mold Tools plus mold-making industry knowledge.

Is the CSWPA-MM multiple choice?

No. CSWPA-MM is hands-on and performance-based: you build and analyze molds live in SOLIDWORKS and enter measured values such as volumes and dimensions. These free practice questions teach the same concepts in a quiz format.

Which SOLIDWORKS version do I need?

You must use at least SOLIDWORKS 2015 to take CSWPA-MM, because it relies on Mold Tools functionality from that release onward. Newer versions are also accepted.

How long must I wait to retake CSWPA-MM?

SOLIDWORKS enforces a 14-day waiting period between CSWPA-MM attempts, and you must purchase a new exam credit for each attempt.

What topics does CSWPA-MM cover?

It covers the Mold Tools workflow: shrink scaling, draft and undercut analysis, parting lines, shut-off and parting surfaces, the tooling split into core and cavity, side cores and interlocks, and supporting surfacing tools.

How does CSWPA-MM relate to CSWE?

CSWPA-MM is one of the five CSWPA advanced exams. Passing four of the five CSWPA exams plus holding CSWP qualifies you toward the expert SOLIDWORKS CSWE credential.