Mitre Folding

Mitre folding is an innovative method of mitering the edges of two or more sections of pre-laminated wood sheet at any angle, with no visible outside seam, giving a solid, "of-one-piece" appearance to the finished component. This is accomplished by laminating the wood (normally MDF board) with KYDEX® sheet (normally .028" [0.7mm] thickness), then routing a V-groove (mitre) across the backside of the wood—deep enough to penetrate the wood but without touching the KYDEX® sheet. Both mitred wood edges are then sprayed with adhesive and hinged on the KYDEX® sheet to close the groove, forming an outside corner that is hidden by seamless KYDEX® sheet. In addition to eliminating outside seams, mitre folding can significantly improve part alignment and structural integrity, while reducing labor cost and protecting the fabricated component from damage.

Typical applications include:

• Cabinets and boxed components of store fixtures and commercial furniture
• Shelving and table tops with drop-front edges and/or sides
• Straight or tapered legs of fixtures, furniture and displays
• Any flat-sided, wood core component having mitered outside corners intended to resist damage and maintain an attractive appearance