Learn the basics of how to subdivide a 3D Mesh in Maya 2017 and create hard and smooth edges.
Download the start file from here:
https://yonesantana.gumroad.com/l/iihzz
Find Grant Warick's hard surface tutorials for 3DS Max at:
https://vimeo.com/10941211
http://area.autodesk.com/learning/inorganic_modeling_fundamentals_part_1
http://area.autodesk.com/tutorials/inorganic_modeling_fundamentals_part_2
http://area.autodesk.com/tutorials/inorganic_modeling_fundamentals_part_3