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MAIN EDUCATION TRACKS

FAB BOOTCAMP

FOCUSED ON FABRICATION


SESSION 1

Essential Install Components

Instructor: T.j. Carson


Course Description:

Learn how to quickly and easily fabricate the most essential components that are used in car audio systems on a daily basis, such as speaker adapters, brackets, and amplifier mounts. These items are a critical part of a high-performance audio system that’s also easily serviceable and allows a vehicle to return to its original condition for a trade-in or lease return, if necessary. Learn tricks to save time using a router and other common fabrication tools in this engaging fab session. 


What You Will Learn

  • Learn to fabricate speaker adapters, brackets, and amplifier mounts, which are crucial for a high-performance system
  • Learn to ensure that the audio system works well, can be serviced easily, and that the vehicle can be restored to its original state for trade-ins or lease returns.
  • Discover time-saving tricks using a router and other fabrication tools during an engaging fabrication session.

SESSION 2

Panel Fabrication 101

Instructor: Junior Nigm


Production Fabrication Techniques: Transition from traditional methods to cutting-edge techniques that enhance efficiency, precision, and aesthetics in your fabrication projects.


Expand Your Design Capabilities: Gain the skills to design intricate grille shapes and 3-dimensional rings, pushing the boundaries of creativity in your work.


Overcome Technical Challenges: Learn how to navigate and resolve hydraulic press and process limitations, enabling you to build press plates and amplifier view windows with confidence and skill.


SESSION 3

Subwoofer Enclosure Theory & Fabrication

Instructor:  Tyler Neault 


  • Design and construct high-performing enclosures with efficient fabrication techniques to ensure a visually appealing and functional outcome.
  • Understand the different types of car audio enclosures, such as infinite baffle, sealed, vented, and bandpass variants, with explanations of their unique advantages.
  • Learn to create enclosures with the correct internal volume and vent/port designs for optimal performance, crucial for a balanced and full-bandwidth audio system.
  • Learn to design and build perfect baffles and pods for any speaker.

SESSION 4

Plastic & Lighting Customization

Instructor:  Dave Koz


This segment showcases cutting-edge techniques in plastic and lighting customization.

3-Step LED lighting process, Metal Fabology, and ABS plastic fabrication techniques.


Topics Covered

  • Magnetic Panel Fabrication (5-step process).
  • Custom Paint and Texture Effects.
  • OEM Plastic Bonding.
  • 3-Step Edge Lighting Technique.


Advanced Skills

  • Expert Routing Tips.
  • Speedy Sanding & Polishing.
  • 3D Router Mastery.
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