Custom CNC-Machinable Metal Chess Box & Foldable Board Design (3D CAD)

Project Overview: I have custom-made a set of chess pieces using Stainless Steel (SS) and Brass on my CNC Lathe. Now, I am looking for a talented Industrial/Mechanical Designer to create a unique, sleek, and manufacturable design for a Chess Box that unfolds into a chessboard. The final design must be optimized for CNC Milling, CNC Engraving, and Laser Engraving using Aluminum (or similar metals). Chess Piece Specifications (For Storage Cavity Design): • Material: Stainless Steel & Brass • Base Diameter (All pieces): 16 mm • Maximum Height (King/Queen): 50 mm • Pawn Height: 33 mm • Total Pieces: 32 (Standard set) Key Design Requirements: 1. 2-in-1 Functionality: A compact, luxury-feel metal box that houses all 32 pieces securely inside, and when opened/unfolded, seamlessly forms a flat, playable chessboard. 2. Design for Manufacturing (DFM): I own a CNC Milling machine, CNC Engraver, and Laser Engraver. The design must avoid overly complex internal undercuts so I can easily machine it myself from solid aluminum blocks or plates. 3. Smart Storage: Individual custom slots/pockets (or foam-insert ready cavities) inside the box so the heavy SS & Brass pieces do not rattle or scratch each other. 4. Hinge & Locking Mechanism: Innovative, clean, and durable hinge design (e.g., concealed hinges, magnetic locks, or precision sliding/folding mechanisms) suitable for metal fabrication. 5. Board Detailing: The chessboard squares should be designed to utilize CNC engraving (pockets/grooves) or Laser engraving for contrasting dark/light squares. Deliverables Required: • Complete 3D CAD Assembly & Individual Part Files (STEP / IGES / SolidWorks / Fusion 360). • 2D Technical Drawings with critical tolerances (for hinges, slots, and threads). • DXF/SVG vector files for Laser Engraving the board pattern. • Rendered images showing the closed box, open storage, and unfolded chessboard view. To Apply: Please share examples of your previous sheet metal, CNC-machined product designs, or mechanical enclosures. Tell me briefly how you would approach the folding/hinge mechanism for a metal-to-metal chess box!