CATIA: Solid vs. Surface vs. Sheet Metal Modeling

October 22, 2026 Mark Potrzebowski

Not sure when to use solid, surface, or sheet metal modeling in CATIA? In this video, you'll learn the differences between these common modeling techniques, the terminology associated with each, and when they are typically used. It's a great introduction for beginners looking to better understand the different approaches to part design in CATIA and the advantages of each.



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Mark Potrzebowski

Technical Training Engineer <br><br>Mark’s primary responsibilities include instructing software classes in CATIA, Smarteam, ENOVIA, Creo Parametric, and Autodesk Inventor. Receiving a B.Sc. in Computer Graphics from Purdue University with a focus in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), he is a Dassault Systèmes Certified instructor working with a variety of different workbenches in CATIA that include Part Design, Surfacing, Drafting, Sheet Metal Design, Assembly Design, Kinematics (KIN), Generative Structural Analysis (GSA), and Electrical Harness Design.

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