CSWA Exam Exercise

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The Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) exam is a comprehensive assessment that tests an individual's skills and knowledge in using SolidWorks, a powerful computer-aided design (CAD) software. This exercise is designed to help prepare individuals for the CSWA exam by providing hands-on practice with various features and tools within SolidWorks. Key Areas of Focus: * Understanding Part and Assembly Design * Mastering Sketching Techniques * Working with Features and Tools * Utilizing Dimensions, Annotations, and Notes Exercise Instructions: 1. Launch SolidWorks and create a new part document. 2. Draw a sketch using the Extruded Boss feature to create a cylindrical shape with a diameter of 10 inches and a height of 20 inches. 3. Add two circular holes, one on each side of the cylinder, with diameters of 0.5 inches. 4. Apply a Chamfer feature to the top edge of the cylinder, with an angle of 45 degrees. 5. Create an assembly document and add the part created in step 1 as a component. 6. Use the Mate feature to connect two identical parts together, creating a symmetrical design. 7. Add a note to the assembly, indicating the dimensions of the assembled parts. Submission Requirements: * The completed exercise should be submitted in a single SolidWorks file (.sldprt and .sldasm). * Ensure all features, tools, and annotations are correctly applied and dimensioned.