Hexagonal Prisms Developments

 A development is a flat template of a 3D shape that when folded up in the correct way makes the actual shape of the 3D object.  Developments are particularly useful when modelling new design ideas or to prepare for folding shapes in sheet metal.

Elevation Plan Project the height of the prism across the page. Here the development of the sides will be drawn. This does not include the top and bottom of the prism.

Elevation Plan Now, using a compass, step out the lengths of each side onto these lines. Draw vertical lines at each of these points.

Elevation Plan To make things easier we number each of the corners of the hexagon. Do this as shown on the Plan, Elevation and development. Here one number is above the other. This is because corner number 3 is in front of corner A development always starts and ends with the same numbered corner. When it folds up these should meet.

Elevation Plan Project the cuts across onto the development marking the appropriate corners as you go

Elevation Plan Project the cuts across onto the development marking the appropriate corners as you go

Elevation Plan Project the cuts across onto the development marking the appropriate corners as you go

Elevation Plan Project the cuts across onto the development marking the appropriate corners as you go

Elevation Plan Project the cuts across onto the development marking the appropriate corners as you go

Elevation Plan Project the cuts across onto the development marking the appropriate corners as you go

Elevation Plan Now join your dots up to complete the development As the hexagonal prism has no curves, use a straight edge to join the dots.

Elevation Plan Here is a clearer view of the complete development