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Key Facts: CSWPA-SM Exam

~90 min

Exam Duration

SOLIDWORKS certification sources

~75%

Approx. Passing Score

SOLIDWORKS CSWPA-SM sample exam guidance

Hands-on

Performance-Based Format

SOLIDWORKS CSWPA-SM certification page

CSWPA Advanced Topic Exams

SOLIDWORKS certification program

14 days

Typical Retake Wait

SOLIDWORKS hands-on exam policy

~$99

Common Exam Fee (USD)

SOLIDWORKS certification providers

The CSWPA-SM (also branded Sheet Metal Professional / CSWP-SM) is a hands-on SOLIDWORKS exam of roughly 90 minutes that tests the full sheet metal workflow. Candidates model with base, edge, miter, and swept flanges; hems, jogs, and closed corners; flat pattern, K-factor, and bend allowance; forming tools and tab and slot; and convert-to-sheet-metal techniques, then enter computed answers to pass at about 75%.

Sample CSWPA-SM Practice Questions

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1In SOLIDWORKS, which feature is used to create the very first sheet metal wall from a single closed sketch, automatically establishing the part's thickness, default bend radius, and bend allowance settings?

A.Base Flange/Tab

B.Edge Flange

C.Lofted Bend

D.Sketched Bend

Explanation: The Base Flange/Tab feature is the standard starting point for a native sheet metal part. Creating it from a closed profile defines the global sheet thickness, default bend radius, and bend-allowance method, and it inserts the Sheet-Metal feature into the tree.

2What does the K-factor represent in a SOLIDWORKS sheet metal flat-pattern calculation?

A.The ratio of the bend radius to the material thickness

B.The ratio of the distance from the inside face to the neutral axis, divided by the material thickness

C.The ratio of bend allowance to bend deduction

D.The ratio of the outside setback to the bend radius

Explanation: The K-factor is the ratio t/T, where t is the location of the neutral axis measured from the inside surface and T is the material thickness. Because the neutral axis lies between the inside and outside surfaces, K is always between 0 and 1; SOLIDWORKS defaults to 0.5.

3An Edge Flange is being added to a sheet metal part. Which option controls whether the flange length is measured from the virtual sharp (outer/inner) or the bend itself?

A.The Rip feature settings

B.The Flat-Pattern feature suppression state

C.The Flange Length end-condition and measurement reference (Outer Virtual Sharp, Inner Virtual Sharp, or Tangent to Bend)

D.The Gauge Table selection

Explanation: In the Edge Flange PropertyManager, the Flange Length section lets you set the length end condition and choose the measurement reference: Outer Virtual Sharp, Inner Virtual Sharp, or Tangent to Bend. This determines from which datum the dimension is taken.

4Which sheet metal feature creates a flange by sweeping an open profile along a non-linear edge, allowing a flange to follow a curved or multi-segment path?

A.Base Flange

B.Jog

C.Miter Flange

D.Swept Flange

Explanation: The Swept Flange uses a profile sketch and a path to generate a flange that follows curved or complex edges. It is ideal where Edge Flange or Miter Flange cannot follow a tangentially continuous, non-linear path.

5What is the default K-factor value that SOLIDWORKS applies to a new sheet metal part when no gauge table or custom bend allowance is specified?

A.0.5

B.1.0

C.0.25

D.0.33

Explanation: A fresh SOLIDWORKS installation defaults to a K-factor of 0.5 for sheet metal flat-pattern calculations. This assumes the neutral axis sits at the midpoint of the material thickness, which is a common starting approximation that should be refined with real shop data.

6Bend Allowance in sheet metal is best defined as which of the following?

A.The radius applied to the inside of a bend

B.The arc length of the bend measured along the neutral axis

C.The amount removed from the sum of the flange lengths to find the flat length

D.The straight distance between two virtual sharps

Explanation: Bend Allowance is the developed (arc) length of the bent region measured along the neutral axis. The total flat length equals the sum of the flat flange portions plus the bend allowance for each bend.

7When creating an Edge Flange on a curved edge, which statement about SOLIDWORKS behavior is correct?

A.Edge Flange on a curved edge requires the Lofted Bend feature instead

B.Edge Flange cannot be applied to a curved edge under any condition

C.Edge Flange supports curved edges, producing a flange that follows the curvature without a sharp bend line

D.Edge Flange on a curved edge automatically converts the part to a surface body

Explanation: SOLIDWORKS Edge Flange can be applied to curved edges, generating a flange that follows the arc. This curved-edge-flange capability is commonly tested in CSWPA-SM exercises alongside linear edge flanges.

8Which sheet metal feature would you use to add a rolled-over, folded edge such as a safety lip on the open edge of a panel?

A.Closed Corner

B.Vent

C.Tab

D.Hem

Explanation: The Hem feature folds material back onto itself along an edge, creating closed, open, tear-drop, or rolled hems commonly used as safety lips and stiffeners. It requires selecting edges on a sheet metal part.

9The Jog feature in SOLIDWORKS sheet metal does which of the following?

A.Adds two bends to an existing flat face from a single sketched line, offsetting part of the material

B.Closes the gap at the intersection of two flanges

C.Converts a solid body into a sheet metal body

D.Flattens the part for manufacturing

Explanation: A Jog adds two bends along a single sketched line on a planar face, creating a stepped offset in the material while keeping the original face direction. The sketch must contain one line that does not need to span the full face.

10A Miter Flange is created from a profile sketched on the face of an existing flange. Which condition must the profile satisfy?

A.The profile must be a closed loop equal to the material thickness

B.The profile must be sketched on a plane normal to (perpendicular to) the edge where the miter flange begins

C.The profile must include at least one fillet

D.The profile must be a 3D sketch

Explanation: A Miter Flange profile is sketched on a plane perpendicular to the edge at which the flange starts; SOLIDWORKS then sweeps that profile along the chain of tangent edges. The profile is typically an open contour.

About the CSWPA-SM Exam

The Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Advanced Sheet Metal (CSWPA-SM) exam validates expertise with the SOLIDWORKS sheet metal toolset. It is one of five CSWPA advanced topic exams and is hands-on: candidates create and modify sheet metal parts using base and edge flanges, miter and swept flanges, hems, jogs, closed corners, forming tools, tab and slot, and flat-pattern tools, then report measured results.

Assessment

Hands-on, performance-based modeling challenges in SOLIDWORKS covering base and edge flanges, miter and swept flanges, hems, bends, flat pattern, gauge/bend parameters, forming tools, tab and slot, and conversion

Time Limit

Approximately 90 minutes

Passing Score

Approximately 75% of available points (official sample-exam guidance references roughly 100 of 145 points)

Exam Fee

Commonly around $99 USD per SOLIDWORKS exam; confirm current pricing with your certification provider, as SOLIDWORKS does not list a fixed public fee on the referenced page. (Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS)

CSWPA-SM Exam Content Outline

15%

Base Flanges & Tabs

Creating the base flange from open and closed profiles, defining global thickness and bend defaults, the thickness/material side, and adding coplanar tabs.

15%

Edge Flanges

Linear and curved edge flanges, flange length end conditions and references, flange position, partial flanges, multi-edge selection, and trimming side bends.

12%

Miter & Swept Flanges

Miter flanges swept along tangent edges with automatic corner gaps, swept flanges along a profile and path, and lofted bends for profile-to-profile transitions.

13%

Hems, Corners & Jogs

Open, closed, tear-drop, and rolled hems; hem length and gap; jogs with fixed projected length; sketched bends and bend position; and closed-corner butt/overlap/underlap.

20%

Flat Pattern & Bends

K-factor, neutral axis, bend allowance, bend deduction, outside setback, auto relief, unfold and fold, normal cut, self-intersection fixes, and flat-pattern validation.

10%

Gauge Tables & Parameters

Gauge tables and bend tables, default bend radius, minimum radius considerations, bend-allowance methods, springback, and per-feature bend-allowance overrides.

Tab & Slot and Forming Tools

Self-locating tab and slot joints, design-library forming tools, custom forming tools, stamp direction and stop depth, vents, and cross breaks.

Convert to Sheet Metal

Insert bends and convert-to-sheet-metal, choosing a fixed face, adding rips to unfold closed bodies, and recognizing sharp and rounded edges as bends.

Sheet Metal Drawings

Flat-pattern drawing views, bend lines and bend notes, flat-pattern bounding box and custom properties, and folded versus flat configurations in assemblies.

How to Pass the CSWPA-SM Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Approximately 75% of available points (official sample-exam guidance references roughly 100 of 145 points)
Assessment: Hands-on, performance-based modeling challenges in SOLIDWORKS covering base and edge flanges, miter and swept flanges, hems, bends, flat pattern, gauge/bend parameters, forming tools, tab and slot, and conversion
Time limit: Approximately 90 minutes
Exam fee: Commonly around $99 USD per SOLIDWORKS exam; confirm current pricing with your certification provider, as SOLIDWORKS does not list a fixed public fee on the referenced page.

Keys to Passing

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CSWPA-SM Study Tips from Top Performers

1Build many practice parts from scratch; the exam rewards speed and accuracy with the sheet metal tools, not memorized facts.

2Master flat-pattern math: be able to relate K-factor, bend allowance, bend deduction, neutral axis, and outside setback.

3Practice unfold and fold so you can add cuts that span bends and still get an accurate flat pattern.

4Drill miter and swept flanges, hems, jogs, and closed corners until corner gaps and reliefs are second nature.

5Verify your work with mass properties and the flat-pattern bounding box, since the exam often asks for measured values.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CSWPA-SM exam?

CSWPA-SM is the Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Advanced Sheet Metal exam, one of five CSWPA advanced topic exams. It validates hands-on proficiency with the SOLIDWORKS sheet metal toolset.

Is the CSWPA-SM exam multiple choice?

No. It is a hands-on, performance-based exam. Candidates build and modify sheet metal models in SOLIDWORKS and enter computed answers such as mass or dimensions rather than choosing from written options.

How long is the exam and what score do I need?

The exam runs roughly 90 minutes, and published sample-exam guidance points to needing about 75% of the available points (around 100 of 145) to pass.

What topics does the CSWPA-SM cover?

It covers base and edge flanges, miter and swept flanges, hems, jogs, sketched bends, closed corners, flat pattern with K-factor and bend allowance, gauge and bend tables, forming tools, tab and slot, and converting solids to sheet metal.

Do I need to pass CSWP first?

There is no enforced prerequisite, but SOLIDWORKS recommends CSWP-level proficiency and substantial hands-on sheet metal experience before attempting this advanced topic exam.

How much does the exam cost and can I retake it?

SOLIDWORKS exams are commonly priced around $99 USD; confirm current pricing with your provider. A 14-day waiting period typically applies before a retake.

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