Chapter 3 — Basic Part Modeling End conditions · fillets · Hole Wizard · materials · mass properties (Weeks 4–5)

This is the CSWA workhorse. Almost every exam modeling question ends "…what is the mass?" These calculators let you check the mass SOLIDWORKS reports for the two shapes that cover most basic parts. Always match the material and units the question states.

Tool 1 · Plate / Block Mass (with through holes)

Rectangular block minus round holes

Volume = L·W·H − (holes) ; Mass = Volume × density. Corner fillets change mass only slightly — for an exact answer, model it. All lengths in millimeters.

Result appears here.

Tool 2 · Cylinder / Shaft Mass (with optional bore)

Solid cylinder minus an axial bore

Volume = π/4 · (D² − d²) · L ; Mass = Volume × density. All lengths in millimeters.

Result appears here.

Drill · End Conditions & the Hole Wizard

Match each design need to the right choice. Check when done.

Chapter 3 Self-Quiz