Machined on the A1 in 12mm MDF this project produces a table out of one sheet 610/1220mm

The table being unique with a conical sloped single leg made from machine formed MDF

Initially the project was designed in Pro-Desktop - Download FILE

Then the file was exported as an STL Stereo Lithography file and imported into Pepakura to convert the cone into a flat shape. Download FILE

Finally the cone was exported from Pepakura as an enhance Windows Media File EMF and imported into 2D design where the top was added.

Manufacturing :- It is vital to get the depth of the relief cuts on the bending sections as close to the lower skin of the board as is possible and yet maintain some mechanical strength. Experimentation has shown that 1 to 1.25 mm of uncut board will produce the desired effect. If however you remove the board and find that it is tending to crack as you have not cut deep enough, a savior tip is to drench the board through with water and glue in position using cramps to maintain the shape. As long as the board does not crack at this point then it will retain the shape when dry again.

Writing - Brown 2mm Deep with a "V" Groove Cutter.

Relief Cuts Black 11mm depending on material. Drill Setting

Blue 5mm Deep set on Area

Red 12.5mm Deep Set on Drill

If you are having problems with the parts moving then adding tabs for a trigger depth of 12.5mm will only produce tabs in the perimeters of the red items leaving blue, green and brown untabbed.