Description
A box with a "cap" lid that slides over the outside of the box. The lid is a shallow box with the same finger joints. Dimensions are internal (of the box).
- Application
- Boxes
- Joint
- Finger joint
- Parts at standard dimensions
- 10
What it is used for
Plywood boxes are popular for gifts, jewellery, tea, cosmetics and online-shop orders. A parametric model lets you set the exact size of the item and get a box that fits it.
Dimensions and parameters
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Internal width | 20–400 mm | 100 mm |
| Internal depth | 20–400 mm | 100 mm |
| Internal height | 10–300 mm | 80 mm |
| Material thickness | 2–8 mm | 3 mm |
| Lid rim height | 6–100 mm | 20 mm |
| Lid clearance (total) | 0–2 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Tooth width (≈) | 5–40 mm | 10 mm |
| Lid lift (3D) | 0–150 mm | 0 mm |
Material and thickness
SlipTop is cut from plywood and other sheet materials. The material thickness can be set from 2 to 8 mm (default 3 mm); tabs, slots and clearances are recalculated automatically with every change.
Assembly
The parts are joined with finger joints: the tabs fit into slots and hold without screws. Kerf compensation is set in the configurator so the joint fits snugly; a drop of wood glue fixes it permanently if needed.
At standard dimensions the set has 10 kinds of parts; the configurator nests them on a sheet and calculates the cutting time and an approximate price.
Questions and answers
Which files can I get for SlipTop?
For laser cutting – DXF, SVG and PDF with the layout of all parts; for preview – STL, OBJ and a PNG image. Files are downloaded from the configurator, and the terms are on the “Pricing” page.
What dimensions can I set?
Dimensions are set in the configurator: internal width 20–400 mm; internal depth 20–400 mm; internal height 10–300 mm. The configurator recalculates all parts automatically and shows the 3D model in real time.
Which material and thickness should I use?
Plywood and other sheet materials from 2 to 8 mm thick work well; the default is 3 mm.
Do I need glue or screws?
No screws are needed – the parts hold with their own tabs and slots. A drop of wood glue is optional, for a permanent joint.
How many parts are in the set and how long does cutting take?
At standard dimensions the set has 10 kinds of parts. The configurator nests the parts on a sheet and shows an approximate cutting time and price for your machine and material.
What you get
- A flat cutting layout of every part – DXF, SVG and PDF for laser cutting.
- A 3D model for preview – STL and OBJ; a free PNG.
- Kerf compensation, press-fit tabs, text and logo engraving.
- Nesting of the parts on sheets and an estimate of cost and time.