SCHOOL OF FAB INTRODUCTION VIDEO
SCHOOL OF FAB
Session 1: Center Mod 1
Description
In this track, attendees focus on a project-based evolution of a custom center console start to finish. In this session, start by identifying important thought processes to simplify fabrication tasks required, as well as pivot points in the designs to meet the finish level for a given time and cost budget. Expanded uses of templates and Pro Tips to capture the vehicle geometry saving lots of time in the process. Discover how to design something that avoids added difficulty at the upholstery stage. Learn the importance of solid mounting methodologies to build panels from so your structural attachment points don’t need trimming or modification upon final fitting. This session is the basis upon which subsequent sessions are built and an essential part of being a fabricator above the rest!
What you will learn
Session 1: Center Mod 1
Description
In this track, attendees focus on a project-based evolution of a custom center console start to finish. In this session, start by identifying important thought processes to simplify fabrication tasks required, as well as pivot points in the designs to meet the finish level for a given time and cost budget. Expanded uses of templates and Pro Tips to capture the vehicle geometry saving lots of time in the process. Discover how to design something that avoids added difficulty at the upholstery stage. Learn the importance of solid mounting methodologies to build panels from so your structural attachment points don’t need trimming or modification upon final fitting. This session is the basis upon which subsequent sessions are built and an essential part of being a fabricator above the rest!
What you will learn
- Learn important order of steps in the fabrication process
- Using templates and other tricks to capture the vehicle’s geometry
- Creating framework and repeatable base parts using templates
- Custom mounting brackets and console or panel attachment methodology
- Pro Tips
SCHOOL OF FAB
Session 2: Center Mod 2
Description
Moving forward on the project-based console design inspiration, learn enhanced 3D routing techniques to create dimension and how to minimize multiple body working steps. Discover how aluminum and plastics are used in creative ways as decorative inserts or visual cues that tie into the vehicle interior theme. Many Pro Tips throughout this session are shared, including many of the important materials used in the process of fabricating these creations!
What you will learn
Session 2: Center Mod 2
Description
Moving forward on the project-based console design inspiration, learn enhanced 3D routing techniques to create dimension and how to minimize multiple body working steps. Discover how aluminum and plastics are used in creative ways as decorative inserts or visual cues that tie into the vehicle interior theme. Many Pro Tips throughout this session are shared, including many of the important materials used in the process of fabricating these creations!
What you will learn
- 3D Routing – Tools and safety-focused techniques
- Make the most out of the bodywork stages – effective techniques
- Creating unique trim inserts using aluminum and plastic elements
- Assembly of fabricated interior parts with an eye on longevity and serviceability
- Pro Tips and Material Recommendations
SCHOOL OF FAB
Session 3: Center Mod 3
Description
This session explores the finishes to lean into a particular unique design influence for the console project. Learn the tricks used by top fabrication pros that yield results as if the car manufacturer designed it that way. Shadow trim, paint tricks (marbling, faux wood grain, etc.), surface texturing, using wood-like veneers and much more are all part of this incredible session. Also learn the secrets to having a finished look on the underside when removed for service. Get plenty of Pro Tips on prepping fabricated panels for perfect upholstery or final paint finishes.
What you will learn
Session 3: Center Mod 3
Description
This session explores the finishes to lean into a particular unique design influence for the console project. Learn the tricks used by top fabrication pros that yield results as if the car manufacturer designed it that way. Shadow trim, paint tricks (marbling, faux wood grain, etc.), surface texturing, using wood-like veneers and much more are all part of this incredible session. Also learn the secrets to having a finished look on the underside when removed for service. Get plenty of Pro Tips on prepping fabricated panels for perfect upholstery or final paint finishes.
What you will learn
- Creating shadow trim features
- Surface texturing with paint
- Pressed metal grilles/inserts
- Wood veneer finishes
- Prepping for upholstery
- Pro Tips
LUNCH and Exhibit Floor follows Session 3 – Main Hall
SCHOOL OF FAB
Session 4: Center Mod 4.0
Description
Upholstery is the final step in any interior design and fabrication process. All of the previous sessions lead participants into this critically important finish. Watch a custom fabricated hot rod center console project be upholstered in real time. Learn steps to stack processes in a certain order to be efficient so that you’re never waiting around for glue to dry. Discover how to eliminate using staples on most custom features, panels and custom interior parts.
What you will learn
Session 4: Center Mod 4.0
Description
Upholstery is the final step in any interior design and fabrication process. All of the previous sessions lead participants into this critically important finish. Watch a custom fabricated hot rod center console project be upholstered in real time. Learn steps to stack processes in a certain order to be efficient so that you’re never waiting around for glue to dry. Discover how to eliminate using staples on most custom features, panels and custom interior parts.
What you will learn
- Working from an initial design sketch or rendering
- Upholstery materials of choice – for hard and soft panel finishes
