Autodesk Fusion 360 Surface Design and Sculpting with T-Spline Surfaces (8th Edition)

Created by: CADArtifex, Sandeep Dogra, John Willis (Authors)
Published: July 2, 2026
Pages: 238
English
978-9394074484

Autodesk Fusion 360 Surface Design and Sculpting with T-Spline Surfaces (8th Edition) is designed for both instructor-led training and self-paced learning. It is an ideal resource for engineers, designers, students, and CAD professionals who want to create complex, freeform 3D models using the advanced Surface and T-Spline modeling tools available in Autodesk Fusion 360.

Whether you are new to surface modeling or looking to expand your product design skills, this textbook provides a structured, hands-on learning experience through step-by-step tutorials, practical exercises, and real-world examples. You will learn to create high-quality surface models, organic T-Spline forms, and complex freeform designs used in modern product development.

Updated for Autodesk Fusion 360 version 2703.1.20 (June 2026 Product Update), this 238-page textbook includes comprehensive tutorials, design concepts, theoretical explanations, and hands-on test drives to reinforce learning and build confidence.

Interactive Learning
Selected tutorials include QR codes that link to video demonstrations, making it easier to understand challenging concepts and follow the modeling process.

Prerequisites
A basic understanding of the Autodesk Fusion 360 user interface and 3D solid modeling is recommended. Beginners can first refer to Autodesk Fusion 360: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users (8th Edition) by CADArtifex to learn 2D sketching, solid modeling, assemblies, animations, and engineering drawings.

Key Topics Covered
• Surface modeling fundamentals
• Surface creation and editing tools
• Form (Sculpt) and T-Spline modeling
• Zero-thickness surface bodies
• Advanced surface modeling techniques
• Converting T-Spline forms into solid models
• Freeform product design workflows
• Industry best practices for surface modeling

Who Should Read This Book?
This book is ideal for:

  • Engineers
  • Product Designers
  • Industrial Designers
  • Mechanical Engineering Students
  • CAD Professionals
  • Autodesk Fusion 360 Instructors
  • Anyone interested in advanced surface and T-Spline modeling


With its clear explanations, practical tutorials, and hands-on exercises, this textbook provides a solid foundation for mastering the Surface and Form (Sculpt) workspaces in Autodesk Fusion and developing professional-quality freeform models for real-world product design.

Table of Contents - Autodesk Fusion 360 Surface and T-Spline

Chapter 1. Introducing Autodesk Fusion 360
Chapter 2. Creating Surface Models
Chapter 3. Creating T-Spline Surfaces
Chapter 4. Editing and Modifying T-Spline Surfaces

Main Features of the Textbook:
Comprehensive coverage of tools
Step-by-step real-world tutorials with every chapter
Hands-on test drives to enhance the skills at the end of every chapter
Additional notes and tips
Customized content for faculty (PowerPoint Presentations)
Free learning resources for faculty and students
Additional student and faculty projects
Technical support for the book by contacting [email protected]

Free Resources for Students and Faculty

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Learning Materials

Access all parts and models used in illustrations, tutorials, and hands-on exercises

Teaching Resources

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