PLYWOOD/MDF CUTTING PATTERNS (4mm)
Figure 25: 1/6 th OF THE SURFACE
Figure 22: DASHED PATTERN
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MDF AND PLYWOOD ANALYSIS
MDF, the unrolled geometry broke down to 6 pieces symmetrically. So, some pat-
23A Figure 23: ZIG-ZAG (HUMID)
For further analysis to develop the doubly curved surface from Plywood and
terns and carving techniques are tried out on the 1/6th of the surface as shown in Figure 25.
Figure 23A: Overlapping holes
4 mm Plywood is used in the Figure 22, however, the material thickness and
the pattern did not work out to increase the ability to bend. The surface remained the same, as rigid. In the Figures 23 and 24, the tests are held on the 4 mm MDF, and the overlapping geometry is carved out on the edges, as shown in Figure 23A. Since
Figure 24: ZIG-ZAG/ DASHED
the material was stiff, the overlapping technique failed and the pieces broke while trying. In Figure 24, it was the best option in terms of bending, compared to Figures 22 and 23. However, Figure 18 was only able to bend in 1 direction. So, some other carving techniques and patterns required to be explored to develop the bending capacity and ability.
