Weird Faces: A beginner's guide to surface modeling in SolidWorks

Todays video is inspired by a redditor's struggle with "weird faces". Watch how we work through a basic surface model within SolidWorks.
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[@Lordy23]

perfectly clear and concise excellent level of explanation, didnt need to pause a rewind once to follow what you did or how you did it, Excellent video thanks for sharing

[@forgeproductdevelopment]

Thank you for this. It means a lot.

[@ayesterrockz]

Man! This was great! I am beginning with surfaces just now and I am surely gonna keep an eye out for your content. Cheers!

[@BenDauntless]

This is really cool, thank sir. Keep up the great work!

[@Auday365]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@j-joe-jeans]

Great job. Thanks.

[@yuritsiomra1399]

I don't understand why your channel is so underrated, you deserve more 🙄

[@forgeproductdevelopment]

Thank you! This means a lot! Honestly I wish I had more time to dedicate towards it.

[@handiwoodman1659]

Nice clear and concise video. Thank you!

[@forgeproductdevelopment]

Glad it was helpful!

[@justinchurch8440]

I really wish solidworks would implement more "free form modeling" approach or just give you that option. Working with parameters thru really complex geometry is dangerous in SW, it will most likely build out nicely first run, then you hit Cntrl Q and your shit blows up. Working with UG/NX for over 15 years I was able to work without parameters for really fast modeling which also in turn left you with a more "light weight" model in the end (this also has its downfalls as well of course). But, SW is good if your initial approach is really solid. Ive been on SW for last 5 years and I do like it. I like your approach in this video, good tips, thanks!

[@sudeshnacharya]

That was good but I wanted to see that last 5 percent work of cleaning fillets because these basic kind of videos are already available in RUclips i actually tuned in to watch last 5percent of the cad that u mentioned. Anyways good job bro. Love from India

[@forgeproductdevelopment]

Thank you so much for your comment! This is exactly the type of feedback I am looking for, as far as ideas for future videos and what you find helpful. I will try to make something up for you. Specifically what do you want to see or struggle with?

[@anooppathak8817]

Thanks ... preparing for my interview I'm a fresher with no experience n have a interview scheduled Monday.....

[@erdememresanal5695]

thanks 😊

[@duduposser]

That's great!
Thank you.
Greetings from Brazil

[@forgeproductdevelopment]

Greetings! Did it help?

[@duduposser]

@@forgeproductdevelopment yes, very helpful... l've never worked with surface modeling, so I'm trying to learn it by myself

[@forgeproductdevelopment]

@@duduposser I found learning surfacing within the solidworks community to be difficult, as there are not a lot of intensive tutorials. Please let me know if you find any good material or find an area where you think a video could be helpful!

[@duduposser]

@@forgeproductdevelopment I work with rotational molding. Usually the design of most products is not so complex but now I am facing a new project with all these curves

[@forgeproductdevelopment]

What should we tackle next?

[@marijnderijk1843]

I would like to see a video on routing. I had a bit of trouble using the add in and customizing the tubes and fittings. Also maybe some tips about rendering animations would be nice :)

[@ronellpalmer5927]

The last 5%.
Cleaning up the fillet singularity

[@hamletvrahim9095]

it's really very good thank you

[@forgeproductdevelopment]

I'm glad you like it

[@mitsuesdeck]

Good tips, im starting with solidworks and want to do complex modeling rendering for comercial products.

[@forgeproductdevelopment]

Surfacing in solidworks can be tricky, but once you get the feel for it, it is very rewarding. I would also recommend trying some other programs, such as rhino, zbrush, and blender, as they can be valuable tools in your belt.

[@mastiwithpalash9517]

Superb sir...very good...the model was not so easy...but your demo is very useful...

[@forgeproductdevelopment]

Thank you so much! Do you think another video showing a different model but similar techniques would be useful?

[@rahuldumu8456]

Do more videos over complex plastic parts

[@forgeproductdevelopment]

Thank you for the tip! Is there anything specific you would want to see?

[@abdulmujeeb9489]

This is top notch 🤌

[@forgeproductdevelopment]

Thanks!

[@paulnavarro8795]

jeez, this is some 2000 IQ stuff

[@forgeproductdevelopment]

I think you rounded up, but appreciate the compliment.

[@cheroso1000]

Bom pacaraleo