True Flat-to-Flat Hexagonal Tessellation & CNC Airflow Mesh Standard 1:1 DXF · SVG · PDF Default Spec: 210 × 297 × 25.4 mm (T=1.5mm)

1:1 Hexagonal Honeycomb Grid, Tabletop Wargame Map & CNC Airflow Mesh Generator

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1:1 Hexagonal Honeycomb Grid, Tabletop Wargame Map & CNC Airflow Mesh Generator

1CAD Style & Material SetupCalibration

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Material Stock Preset (Auto-Sets Caliper T & Kerf K)

Display Units

Scale Lock

1:1 True Scale

2Dimensions (1:1)Millimeters (mm)

Sheet Width (W mm)210 mm

Sheet Height (H mm)297 mm

Hexagon Flat-to-Flat Pitch (mm)25.4 mm

Thickness (T mm)

Laser Kerf (K mm)

3Brand Logo & 1:1 ExportZero Login

2D & 3D Brand Logo Mockup:

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Print Artwork Bleed Guide:

Embed Spec Sheet & 50mm / 1" Scale Bars (Added on separate DIMENSIONS layer)

Pre-Flight Geometry Audit8/8 PASSED

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Closed Outer Contours: 1 closed LWPOLYLINE cut loop(s) verified
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Zero Duplicate Cut Paths: 4 unique segments (0 laser double-burns)
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Flute & Kerf Tolerance Guard: T=1.50mm, K=0.000mm within structural limits
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ISO Layer Color Separation: CUT (Red), CREASE (Blue), SCORE (Emerald), DIMENSIONS isolated
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1:1 Physical Unit Header: Explicit mm/in SVG viewBox + DXF $INSUNITS=4 + 50mm PDF bar
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Exact 2D Cut Bounding Parity: Cut Bounds 210×297mm === Blank Size
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2D ↔ 3D Kinematic Model Sync: Archetype 'hex_honeycomb_grid' synced (1 3D component(s))
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True Vector Sheet Nesting Sync: 1:1 vector paths mapped to multi-up sheet grid

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CUT (1.01m) CREASE/SCORE (6.21m)● 1 Loops · Est. Cut: ~91s

1:1 Synced · Blank: 210 × 297 mm

2D 1:1 Unfolded Vector BlueprintBlank: 210 × 297 mm (8.27" × 11.69")

3D Interactive Fold & Orbit (Kraft Board)

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Camera:

Yaw: -28°Pitch: 24°

⟳ Drag Anywhere to Rotate 3DL=210 × W=297 × H=25.4mm

HEX CELL (Pitch=25.4mm)

Sheet Dimensions

210.0 × 297.0 mm

Hex Flat-to-Flat

25.40 mm

Total Hex Cells

80 Hexagons

Structural Bridge

3.0 mm Web

Structural & Manufacturing Specification Summary

Quick Default Download: ↓ .DXF ↓ .SVG ↓ .PDF

Hexagonal honeycomb grids serve two critical engineering roles: 1:1 tabletop wargaming and RPG map sheets (where standard miniature bases require an exact 25.4mm / 1.0-inch flat-to-flat hex pitch) and high-airflow CNC/laser-cut electronics ventilation grilles (where a 3.0mm structural web bridge separates adjacent hexagonal cutouts). Unlike naive CAD arrays that stack duplicate shared edges and cause laser cutters to burn the same line twice, our generator computes independent closed hexagons spaced by a structural web bridge so every cell cuts cleanly in a single pass.

CUT LAYER #EF4444 (ACI 1)

CREASE / BEND #2563EB (ACI 5)

SCALE HEADER $INSUNITS=4 (1:1 mm)

SIMULATION 2D + 3D + Nesting

Pre-Calibrated Industry Sizes (1)

Standard Product Presets Built on This 1:1 Hexagonal Honeycomb Grid Engine

210 × 297 × 25.4 mm (T=1.5mm)

A4 1-Inch (25.4mm) RPG Hex Grid

ISO A4 Sheet (210.0 x 297.0 mm) with True 25.4 mm (1.00 Inch) Flat-to-Flat Hexagonal Cells

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Structural Geometry & Allowances

Mathematical Blank & Tolerance Formulas

Hexagon Circumradius from Flat-to-Flat Pitch (R_cell)

R_cell = (Pitch_flat - Web_Bridge) / sqrt(3)

Converts your target Flat-to-Flat hex spacing (H) minus the 3.0mm structural web bridge into the exact vertex radius of each regular hexagon.

Staggered Column Horizontal Step (Step_X)

Step_X = Pitch_flat * (sqrt(3) / 2) = 0.866025 * Pitch_flat

Horizontal center-to-center distance between alternating staggered columns in a honeycomb tessellation.

Pre-Press & Production SOP

Step-by-Step Export & Assembly Guide

1 Enter Panel/Sheet Width (L), Panel/Sheet Height (W), and Hexagon Flat-to-Flat Pitch (in the Height H field, e.g., 25.4mm for 1-inch tabletop hexes or 16mm for an airflow grille).
2 Inspect the staggered honeycomb array and outer cut frame in the 2D CAD view.
3 Export as 1:1 .PDF for true-scale tabletop map printing (print at 100% Actual Size) or .DXF/.SVG for laser engraving and CNC ventilation panel cutting.

Board Caliper, Laser & Die-Cutting Reference

Material Thickness, Creasing Matrix & Laser Kerf Settings

Material / Sheet Stock	Caliper Thickness (T)	Recommended Tooling / Laser Setup	Allowance / Kerf Spec	Primary Use Case
A4 / A3 Heavy Cardstock or Laminated Map Stock	0.30 mm	1:1 Vector PDF Print or Laser Vector Engraving (H = 25.4mm)	Exact 1.00 inch (25.4mm) flat-to-flat wargame hex scale	Tabletop RPG battle maps, DnD / BattleTech hex boards, board game tiles
1.5mm Aluminum / Steel / 3mm Acrylic Enclosure Panel	1.50 – 3.00 mm	Fiber/CO2 Laser or CNC Router (H = 14mm to 20mm)	3.0 mm structural web between hex cutouts	PC case fan grilles, server rack ventilation panels, speaker grilles

Packaging & CNC Engineering FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions — 1:1 Hexagonal Honeycomb Grid

How do I generate a standard 1-inch (25.4mm) tabletop RPG hex grid?

Set Sheet Width L = 210mm (or 297mm), Sheet Height W = 297mm (or 420mm for A3), and set Hexagon Flat-to-Flat Pitch (H) to 25.4mm. Export the 1:1 .PDF and print at 'Actual Size / 100% Scale'.

Why is there a 3mm bridge between each hexagon in the honeycomb pattern?

If you laser-cut a ventilation grille where adjacent hexagons touch with zero gap, the entire center of the panel falls out as a single hole! Maintaining a 3.0mm structural web bridge between cells creates a rigid honeycomb mesh and guarantees zero overlapping duplicate cut segments.

What is the difference between Flat-to-Flat and Corner-to-Corner on a hexagon?

Flat-to-Flat (the apothem diameter, input as H) is the perpendicular distance between two opposite parallel edges of the hexagon. Corner-to-Corner (the circumdiameter) is 1.1547 × Flat-to-Flat.

Can I laser-engrave this honeycomb pattern onto plywood or acrylic?

Yes! The hexagonal cells are isolated on the Emerald SCORE layer while the outer panel border is on the Red CUT layer, allowing your laser cutter to vector-score the hex grid at high speed and cut out the outer panel border cleanly.

Topical Silo Navigation (Grids & Gauges)