For a jewelry store, 8 display cases 450×900 mm are being made: how to check OPAN-003 under lighting and order four PAN-003 1000×11×950 mm instead of eight

The first display cabinet doesn't have a facade yet, but the lighting is already working. The craftsman applies OPAN-003 to the body, turns on the top spot — and a reflection immediately appears on the metal handle that wasn't in the render. The grooves go into deep shadow, the protrusions become brighter, the oak seems more contrasting than on the table in the meeting room. After a minute, it becomes clear why the sample was needed at all: if you make a mistake with the material or relief now, that mistake will be repeated on eight identical cabinets later.

The second check is no longer about light, but about money and cutting.

The size of one facade is 450×900 mm.

Short PAN-003 — 1000×11×950 mm.

By width:

450 + 450 = 900 mm.

Of the original 1000 mm, the following remains:

1000 − 900 = 100 mm.

By height:

950 − 900 = 50 mm.

That is, by pure geometry, one PAN-003 can indeed yield two 450×900 mm facades, and eight facades — four full-size panels, not eight.

But this is not yet a production map. Before paying for four PAN-003 units, you need to check where the longitudinal cut will go, how the edge slats will look after cutting, how much the saw kerf will consume, whether identical left and right edges are needed, and whether one of the parts will have to be sacrificed for the overall rhythm.

Therefore, the correct order for this series is as follows:

OPAN-003 → material and light check → first PAN-003 → two control facades → one assembled display case → only then three more PAN-003 units.

This way, the sample becomes part of production control, not a decorative souvenir.

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Slat panel sample OPAN-003 200×11×310 mm: what we check before the series

The current OPAN-003 card confirms one size — 200×11×310 mm — and three variants.

If the material has not yet been approved, samples are convenient because they allow you to compare the same geometry in MDF, beech, and oak.

You can buy an OPAN-003 sample and check it directly next to the future cabinet.

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OPAN-003 made of MDF

Useful if the facades are planned to be painted in the store's signature color. The relief shows how the same shade is distributed across protrusions and grooves.

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Beech OPAN-003

Provides a calmer natural wood surface and allows you to assess whether it conflicts with glass, metal, and the color of the equipment.

Oak OPAN-003

Shows a more pronounced wood texture. Under showcase lighting, its activity may become stronger than under normal diffused lighting.

What the sample confirms

OPAN-003 shows:

• profile and relief step;

• depth of 11 mm;

• the character of the material;

• surface quality;

• behavior under selected lighting;

• combination with metal, glass, and countertop.

What OPAN-003 does not show

It does not show:

• the entire facade 450×900 mm;

• the longitudinal cutting line;

• two adjacent facades from one PAN-003;

• uniformity of the series of eight cabinets;

• finished edge after cutting;

• the final cutting layout.

Therefore, after the sample, a full-size control stage is still needed.

PAN-003 under showcase lighting: why a product photo doesn't solve the task

A jewelry showcase is a complex lighting object.

Near the facade, there may be glass, polished metal, brass details, chrome handles, and directional spotlights. All of this increases contrast.

The relief depth of PAN-003 is 11 mm. Under directional light, protrusions and grooves receive different brightness, making the surface appear more voluminous.

OPAN-003 should be checked in at least four modes.

Light from above

Shows how dark the lower part of each relief element becomes.

Side spotlight

Can make the rhythm much harsher and visually increase depth.

Light through glass

Glass adds extra reflections. Even if the wood itself looks calm, next to a display window glass, the composition can become more active.

Working evening mode

It is more important than viewing the sample in the office during the day. The store should be evaluated as the customer will see it in real use.

It is useful to step back 1–2 meters from the sample — roughly the distance from which a client first perceives the display window.

MDF PAN-003 or wood: what to choose for retail equipment

The material should be chosen not separately from the equipment, but together with it.

MDF PAN-003 in brand color

If the interior is built on a brand palette, MDF allows linking facades with the color of walls, display cases, or the brand zone.

Before the main purchase, it is wiser to make a color sample on OPAN-003, and only then buy MDF slat panels in the selected system.

On a textured surface, color reads differently than on a smooth sample: grooves are darker, raised areas are brighter, and the level of gloss becomes more noticeable.

Oak PAN-003

Oak makes sense when natural wood is part of a store's premium image.

But a small OPAN-003 sample does not guarantee an identical pattern for the entire future batch. It shows the character of the material and finish, not an exact repetition of the grain on eight fronts.

After approval, you can buy wooden slat panels of the required finish.

Beech PAN-003

Beech is suitable if you need natural wood but with a calmer pattern.

For serial furniture, this can be useful when fronts should support the overall interior rather than become the most contrasting element of each display case.

PAN-003 1000×11×950 mm and a front 450×900 mm: do two pieces fit

Here begins the main calculation of the article.

Full-size short PAN-003:

1000×11×950 mm.

One facade:

450×900 mm.

Checking the width

Two facades:

450 + 450 = 900 mm.

Initial width:

1000 mm.

Nominal remainder:

1000 − 900 = 100 mm.

Checking the height

Initial length:

950 mm.

Facade:

900 mm.

Nominal remainder:

950 − 900 = 50 mm.

Geometrically, the answer is positive: two blanks 450×900 mm fit into one PAN-003 1000×11×950 mm.

But this phrase is only valid before accounting for the actual production cutting.

Why 100 mm in width cannot be automatically divided into 50+50

The most obvious idea:

• facade 450 mm;

• 50 mm remainder;

• another facade 450 mm;

• another 50 mm remainder.

But the slat pattern may require a different scheme.

Need to look at where the outer slats are and how the facade should look after the longitudinal cut.

Three approaches are possible.

Two symmetrical parts

Both receive identically processed left and right edges.

One edge is taken from the factory boundary

Then the second part may require a different finishing cut.

Both parts are fully formed by cutting

This makes it easier to control uniformity, but increases requirements for cutting precision and the relief map.

This must be chosen before cutting the first expensive PAN-003.

Eight facades: why four PAN-003 are mathematically needed

If one panel yields two facades:

8 / 2 = 4.

Production scheme:

This is stronger than the universal advice "take 10% extra," because here there is a specific product map.

But it only becomes workable after the successful cutting of the first panel.

How much do four PAN-003 cost according to the current card

Short PAN-003 1000×11×950 mm currently costs:

This is the cost of only the four original PAN-003 at the time of checking.

It does not include:

• delivery;

• cutting;

• edge processing;

• painting or tinting;

• facade installation;

• possible reserve;

• making the cabinets themselves.

Before paying, it's useful to open the category again buy wall slat panels, because the price and availability change.

Why can't you just buy four PAN-003 without checking OPAN-003

Four panels is a logical preliminary calculation, but it's too early to turn it into an order.

If after launching the series it turns out that:

• the oak is too contrasting next to the glass;

• the beech looks too neutral;

• the MDF in the chosen color falls into shadow;

• relief of 11 mm is too active near the handle;

• the edge after the longitudinal cut does not look as expected;

• directional light reveals unwanted streaking,

you will have to redo not one sample, but eight facades.

Therefore, the cost of OPAN-003 should be compared not with the price of one panel, but with the price of an error for the entire series.

OPAN-003 and the store's brand color: how to make a test paint-out

For MDF, not only the color code matters.

On a relief surface, the same shade looks different on protrusions and in grooves.

Work sequence:

1. order OPAN-003 from MDF;

2. use the approved primer and paint system;

3. apply the same finish that is planned for the series;

4. withstand the coating;

5. attach to a real display case;

6. turn on the work light;

7. compare with glass, metal, and countertop;

8. record the color code and gloss level.

If the project uses RAL or NCS, the specification should record not only the code itself but also the specific coating system.

PAN-003 on eight identical cabinets: where the first rail should start

Serial furniture quickly shows inconsistency.

Even if all facades are the same size, the visual rhythm may differ if each is cut "in place".

For eight facades, one reference scheme must be selected:

• identical left edge;

• identical right edge;

• identical position of the first batten;

• identical central rhythm;

• identical finished height;

• identical orientation.

If on one facade the first batten starts close to the edge, and on another slightly deeper, the difference will become noticeable especially under directed light.

The first display cabinet as a control sample

There is no need to cut all four PAN-003 at once.

It is better to go through a short production chain:

1. OPAN-003;

2. material approval;

3. first full-size PAN-003;

4. cutting for the first two facades;

5. assembly of one cabinet;

6. handle installation;

7. turning on the display case light;

8. acceptance;

9. only then cut the remaining three PAN-003.

This allows checking not only the decorative material, but also the entire furniture unit.

If after the first cabinet the edge scheme needs to be changed, the remaining three panels are not yet ruined.

PAN-003 and the display cabinet handle: what to check before starting the series

A relief depth of 11 mm can affect the handle's ergonomics.

Need to check:

• where the handle base is positioned relative to the relief;

• whether the fasteners fall into a convenient zone;

• whether protrusions interfere with fingers;

• whether the handle looks the same on all facades;

• whether the position needs to be adjusted according to the slat rhythm;

• whether too deep a shadow appears near the metal hardware.

You shouldn't invent dimensions for a specific handle if it hasn't been chosen yet. But its position should be fixed before starting the eight facades.

Leftovers after cutting PAN-003: what to do with them

Based on preliminary geometry, each panel leaves:

• about 100 mm in total width;

• about 50 mm in height.

This does not mean that convenient ready-made strips of exactly this size are obtained. The actual shape of the remainder depends on the cutting map.

Practical usage options:

• test coating;

• test of the finished edge;

• reserve for minor repairs;

• finish approval;

• a small decorative insert, if it is really needed for the project.

There is no need to invent a "waste-free" use for the sake of a nice number.

If the remainder is inconvenient, that's a normal part of production.

Is a fifth PAN-003 needed as a reserve

Mathematically, four panels are enough for eight facades.

But the question of reserve remains separate.

A fifth panel may be justified if:

• repeat delivery is critical in terms of timing;

• the material is natural and it's important to have a stock from the same purchase;

• the furniture workshop wants insurance against cutting errors;

• the facility opens on a strict schedule;

• the facades will be actively used and a repair reserve is needed.

A fifth panel is not needed automatically.

First, you need to confirm the first control cabinet, the quality of the cutting, and the possibility of later additional purchase.

OPAN-003 as an approved reference for the furniture workshop

After approval, the sample must be kept.

On the back side or in the list, record:

• OPAN-003;

• material;

• the selected color;

• gloss level;

• project;

• specific store;

• the approval date;

• status "approved";

• photograph;

• responsible person.

If the sample is transferred to the workshop, it is useful to make it part of the order.

Then the master checks against the physical reference, not against a photo from a messenger.

What to send to the manager before ordering PAN-003

The final specification may look like this:

PAN-003 / 1000×11×950 mm / material ___ / 8 facades 450×900 mm / 2 facades from one panel / preliminary 4 panels / OPAN-003 approved ___ / color ___ / finish ___ / first control cabinet yes / cutting map agreed yes / reserve ___.

After approval, you can order PAN-003 1000×11×950 mm.

When four PAN-003, it's too early to buy yet

It is better to postpone the purchase if:

• OPAN-003 is not verified;

• material is not approved;

• MDF color is not agreed upon;

• backlighting is not installed yet;

• actual facade size is not confirmed;

• handle is not selected;

• longitudinal cutting line is not defined;

• it is unknown how the edge slats should look;

• first control cabinet is not assembled;

• reserve issue is not resolved.

Wooden baseboard and slat display cases: when a link is truly appropriate

If display cabinets stand against a wall with a wooden lower line, the facade material can be tied to the baseboard.

In such a composition, it is useful to separately to buy wooden baseboard in a suitable finish.

But this joint remains secondary. The main subject of the article is OPAN-003 and the calculation of PAN-003 for eight furniture facades.

Result: four PAN-003 — workable math, but only after a test cut

For eight facades of 450×900 mm, the calculation looks convincing:

one PAN-003 1000×11×950 mm → two blanks of 450×900 mm;

four PAN-003 → eight facades.

Nominally, 100 mm remains in width.

By height — 50 mm.

But four panels can be considered a working order only after checking:

• longitudinal cutting lines;

• positions of the outer rails;

• the saw cut;

• identical left and right edges;

• handles;

• light;

• first control cabinet.

Before this, it is rational to approve the material and relief via OPAN-003 200×11×310 mm.

If everything matches after checking, you can Buy PAN-003 slatted panel in the calculated quantity.

For comparing other solutions, there remains a catalog where you can buy wall slatted panels.

FAQ

What is the size of OPAN-003?

200×11×310 mm.

What materials is OPAN-003 made from?

MDF, beech and oak.

Why buy OPAN-003?

To check the geometry, relief, material, finish, and behavior under real light before the main purchase of PAN-003.

How much does OPAN-003 from MDF cost now?

550 RUB at the time of checking.

How much does beech OPAN-003 cost?

1 020 ₽.

How much does oak OPAN-003 cost?

1 730 ₽.

Can a color sample be made on OPAN-003 from MDF?

Yes, this is one of the useful scenarios for checking the brand color on the relief.

What is the size of the short PAN-003?

1000×11×950 mm.

Can two facades of 450×900 mm be obtained from one PAN-003?

By pure geometry — yes: 900 mm in width and 900 mm in height fit into 1000×950 mm. Production cutting needs to be confirmed separately.

How many PAN-003 are needed for eight facades?

Preliminarily four panels, if each is confirmed to yield two facades.

Why is four panels mathematically sufficient?

Because 8 facades / 2 facades from one panel = 4 panels.

Is it necessary to buy a fifth PAN-003?

Not automatically. The reserve depends on timelines, material, cutting risk, and the possibility of later repurchase.

How to position the longitudinal cut?

According to the approved relief map so that both facades have equally matched edges.

How to maintain the same rhythm across eight cabinets?

First approve two control facades from the first panel, then repeat the same map on the remaining ones.

What to choose — MDF, beech, or oak?

MDF is convenient for branded painting; beech and oak — when natural wood is needed. The final choice is made on OPAN-003 in real light.

How does PAN-003 look under directed light?

The 11 mm relief creates pronounced light and shadow, so it needs to be checked near real display lighting.

Do we need to check the handle on the sample?

We need to check its interaction with the relief at least on a control facade before launching the entire series.

Where to buy OPAN-003?

In the STAVROS sample card via the link in the article.

Where to order PAN-003?

In the full-size PAN-003 card.

Where can I see other samples of slat panels?

In the section order samples of slat panels.

Where can I buy slat panels for commercial interiors?

In the STAVROS flexible slat panels category.

What should I check before paying for four PAN-003?

Material, lighting, actual facade size, longitudinal cutting, edge slats, handle, control cabinet, and the need for reserve.