Description
A tray assembled with slots and tabs: two tall curved end walls with a large hand hole, two low long walls and a base with tabs through all the walls.
- Application
- Modular systems
- Joint
- Locking
- Parts at standard dimensions
- 3
What it is used for
Modular systems are assembled from a few repeating parts and are easy to extend or resize – handy for short runs and prototypes.
Dimensions and parameters
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 200–900 mm | 500 mm |
| Width | 120–600 mm | 350 mm |
| Long wall height | 25–120 mm | 50 mm |
| End wall height (highest point) | 40–200 mm | 95 mm |
| Material thickness | 3–6 mm | 4 mm |
Material and thickness
SlotTray is cut from plywood and other sheet materials. The material thickness can be set from 3 to 6 mm (default 4 mm); tabs, slots and clearances are recalculated automatically with every change.
Assembly
The parts are assembled with locking joints – tabs and slots that lock without screws. Kerf compensation is set in the configurator, and a drop of wood glue fixes the joint permanently if needed.
At standard dimensions the set has 3 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 SlotTray?
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: length 200–900 mm; width 120–600 mm; long wall height 25–120 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 3 to 6 mm thick work well; the default is 4 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 3 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.