by Matt Perez | Publisher: Infinite Skills | Release Date: September 2013 | ISBN: 9781771371506

In this SolidWorks Surfacing training video, expert author Matt Perez will teach you several Surface Modelling Techniques while you work on recreating a Ferrari Enzo steering wheel. The techniques you learn will be used to recreate geometry based on reference images and will provide you with the skills needed to tackle other surfacing tasks. This course is designed for users that already have a fundamental understanding of SolidWorks. You will start out by setting up a plan of attack and creating basic geometry, then diving into more complex tasks. Matt takes you through the process of building the steering wheel, including creating airbags and the Ferrari emblem. Next, you will learn how to create the upper and lower wheel, adding features such as the tachometer and spoke. This video tutorial also walks you through creating the hand grip, showing you how to blend shapes, create the turn signal button, and add a thumb depression area. Finally, Matt takes you through the finishing touches and shows you how to set up the scene and render the finished model. Once you have completed this computer based training course, you will have an in-depth understanding of how to create surface models in SolidWorks. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.

1. Introduction
   • What You Should Expect From The Video 00:00:31
2. Getting Started
   • Setting Up Your Command Manager 00:07:01
   • Inserting A Sketch Picture 00:03:49
   • Creating A Plan Of Attack 00:04:23
3. Steering Wheel Center
   • Drawing The Steering Wheel Base 00:06:06
   • Creating The Airbag - Part 1 00:06:31
   • Creating The Airbag - Part 2 00:07:54
   • Creating The Airbag - Part 3 00:08:27
   • Creating The Airbag - Part 4 00:05:21
   • Ferrari Emblem - Part 1 00:06:47
   • Ferrari Emblem - Part 2 00:03:02
   • Embossing SRS Airbag 00:02:52
   • Center Control Buttons 00:05:51
   • Control Button Illumination 00:02:43
   • Control Button Decals 00:03:10
4. Upper Wheel and Tachometer
   • Creating The Base Shape Upper Wheel 00:06:26
   • Creating The Tachometer 00:05:01
5. Lower Wheel
   • Sweeping The Base Shape Lower Wheel 00:02:54
   • Creating The Spoke 00:07:03
   • Blending 00:05:42
6. Hand Grip
   • Creating The Base Shape 00:01:59
   • Starting Detail On Steering Wheel Hand Grip 00:04:37
   • Starting To Blend Shapes - Part 1 00:04:53
   • Starting To Blend Shapes - Part 2 00:07:25
   • Finish Blending Shapes 00:06:25
   • Thumb Depression Area 00:06:00
   • Turn Signal Button 00:05:26
   • Clean Up And Organize 00:04:32
7. Finishing Touches
   • Adding Materials 00:06:18
   • Setting Up A Scene 00:06:58
   • Rendering The Model 00:05:11
8. Conclusion
   • Wrapping Up 00:00:41
   • About The Author 00:00:40