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Small parts organizer with 3 drawers 90×65×150 mm STL file, thickness: 3 mm
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File of a storage organizer in 3D STL format. This model contains 3 boxes, arranged in 3 rows and 1 columns. Practically speaking, this means 3 rows of 1 boxes. Each box measures 90 mm wide, 65 mm high, and 150 mm deep. The wall thickness is 3 mm, which makes the structure sturdy. The boxes come with 2 dividers each, which allows up to 3 compartments per box and up to 9 compartments in total. The total size of the structure measure 102.5 x 217.5 x 159 mm. All the objects in this model were designed to be printable without support.
Parameter Value Unit
number of rows 3
number of columns 1
inner drawer depth 150 mm
inner drawer width 90 mm
inner drawer height 65 mm
wall thickness 3 mm
removable divider two divider ...
Download this model in STL format of a round-to-rectangular tube adapter with an outer diameter of ⌀85 mm and a rectangular section with internal dimensions 105×50 mm. The shell thickness is 2 mm and the overall length is 150 mm. The adapter has an offset of 15 mm along the Z axis.
Parameter Value Unit
cylinder outer diameter 85 mm
cylinder inlet length 50 mm
rectangle internal length 105 mm
rectangle internal height 50 mm
rectangle inlet length 46 mm
offset Z 15 mm
offset Y 0 mm
total length 150 mm
thickness 2 mm
chamfer no chamfer
Download this model in STL format of a round-to-rectangular tube adapter with an external diameter of ⌀103 mm and a rectangular section with internal dimensions 290×28 mm. The wall thickness is 3 mm and the total length is 148 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
cylinder outer diameter 103 mm
cylinder inlet length 50 mm
rectangle internal length 290 mm
rectangle internal height 28 mm
rectangle inlet length 50 mm
offset Z 0 mm
offset Y 0 mm
total length 148 mm
thickness 3 mm
chamfer no chamfer
3D file of a mounting bracket with a central reinforcement in STL format. The dimensions are 150 mm in length, 150 mm in height, 14 mm in width, and 6 mm in thickness. The screw holes are designed with a diameter of 6 mm. Chamfers are applied to the holes to improve the seating of the heads. The central reinforcement bar reduces bending and provides two clearances for screwdriver access. No support is needed to print this bracket, printed flat on the build plate.
Parameter Value Unit
length 150 mm
height 150 mm
width 14 mm
thickness 6 mm
hole diameter 6 mm
chamfer on the holes yes
3D model of washer / gasket in STL 3D file format. This part features an inner diameter of ⌀3.9 mm and an outer diameter of ⌀6.9 mm. The total thickness is 4.3 mm. This part has no finish applied.
Parameter Value Unit
inner diameter 3.9 mm
outer diameter 6.9 mm
thickness 4.3 mm
finish none

📦 Model #4476

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tubing adapter STL 3D file ⌀ 40–37 mm (Length: 115 mm)
Tube adapter ⌀40 mm to ⌀37 mm in STL 3D format. Length of this connector is 115 mm. The thickness of the tubes is identical: 5 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a sleeve length of 35 mm, the smaller one of 40 mm. The ends are rounded to facilitate the connection of the two tubes.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 35 mm
side A outer diameter 40 mm
side A thickness 5 mm
side B length 40 mm
side B outer diameter 37 mm
side B thickness 5 mm
transition length 40 mm
axis offset 0 mm
ends fillet fillet on bo...

📦 Model #2996

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tube adapter STL file ⌀ 60–35 mm (Length: 240 mm)
Straight tube fitting ⌀60 mm to ⌀35 mm in STL 3D format. Length of this adapter is 240 mm. The thickness of the tubes is identical: 3 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a sleeve length of 80 mm, the smaller one of 80 mm as well. The ends are raw.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 80 mm
side A outer diameter 60 mm
side A thickness 3 mm
side B length 80 mm
side B outer diameter 35 mm
side B thickness 3 mm
transition length 80 mm
axis offset 0 mm
ends fillet no fillet

📦 Model #4515

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tubing adapter STL file ⌀ 60–58 mm (Length: 45 mm)
Straight tube fitting ⌀60 mm to ⌀58 mm in STL 3D format. Total length of this adapter is 45 mm. The thickness of the tubes is identical: 4 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a length of 20 mm, the smaller one of 20 mm as well. The ends have no fillet.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 20 mm
side A outer diameter 60 mm
side A thickness 4 mm
side B length 20 mm
side B outer diameter 58 mm
side B thickness 4 mm
transition length 5 mm
axis offset 0 mm
ends fillet no fillet

📦 Model #3502

1 object(s)
- format STL
Protective grid STL 3D file, 60x60mm, mesh: 8mm
Download this 3D square honeycomb grid model in STL format. The overall size is 60x60 mm, with wide 8 mm cell size for optimal air circulation. This type of grid serves both protection and ventilation roles.
Parameter Value Unit
length or center-to-center 60 mm
width or center-to-center 60 mm
mesh size 8 mm
dual color no
holes no

📦 Model #4497

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tubing adapter STL 3D file ⌀ 32–19 mm (Length: 65 mm)
Tube fitting ⌀32 mm to ⌀19 mm in STL 3D format. Length of this junction is 65 mm. The thickness of the tubes is identical: 2 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a sleeve length of 35 mm, the smaller one of 20 mm. The ends are not rounded.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 35 mm
side A outer diameter 32 mm
side A thickness 2 mm
side B length 20 mm
side B outer diameter 19 mm
side B thickness 2 mm
transition length 10 mm
axis offset 0 mm
ends fillet no fillet
Download this 3D honeycomb protective rectangular grid model in STL format. Mounting holes are placed at the four corners (center-to-center 300x106 mm), each with a diameter of Ø6 mm. The overall dimensions reach 312x118 mm, with very large 10 mm cell size for maximum airflow. This grid functions as both a mechanical guard and a ventilation panel.
Parameter Value Unit
length or center-to-center 300 mm
width or center-to-center 106 mm
mesh size 10 mm
dual color no
holes yes
hole diameter 6 mm
3D square protective honeycomb grid model as a STL file. Mounting holes are placed at the four corners (center-to-center 107x107 mm), each with a diameter of Ø5 mm. The overall dimensions reach 117x117 mm, with very large 10 mm cell size for maximum airflow. This grid serves as both a protective guard and a ventilation panel.
Parameter Value Unit
length or center-to-center 107 mm
width or center-to-center 107 mm
mesh size 10 mm
dual color no
holes yes
hole diameter 5 mm

📦 Model #2269

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tube adapter STL 3D file ⌀ 124–103 mm (Length: 120 mm)
Straight sleeve ⌀124 mm to ⌀103 mm in STL format. Total length of this coupler is 120 mm. The thickness of the tubes is identical: 6 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a length of 40 mm, the smaller one of 40 mm as well. The ends are rounded to make tube connection easier.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 40 mm
side A outer diameter 124 mm
side A thickness 6 mm
side B length 40 mm
side B outer diameter 103 mm
side B thickness 6 mm
transition length 40 mm
axis offset 0 mm
ends fillet fillet on bo...
Round box with lid STL 3D file ⌀ 134 mm - Height: 20 mm, Shell: 2 mm
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Get this circular box model in 3D STL format. Its diameter is 134 mm and its total height is 20 mm. The wall thickness is 2 mm. A fillet located at the bottom of the box makes it easier to grip objects.
Parameter Value Unit
external diameter 134 mm
total height 20 mm
wall thickness 2 mm
fit clearance 0.2 mm
inner bottom fillet 1 mm

📦 Model #3253

1 object(s)
- format STL
O-ring STL 3D file ID 49 × CS 3.6 mm
STL model of circular seal with Internal diameter 49 mm / section thickness 3.6  mm. Outer diameter (OD) is therefore 56.2 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
inner diameter (ID) 49 mm
cross section (CS) 3.6 mm
Download this 3D model in STL format of a round-to-rectangular tube adapter with an external diameter of ⌀80 mm and a rectangular section with inner dimensions 60×60 mm. The shell thickness is 2 mm and the overall length is 100 mm. Chamfers are present on the outside of the cylindrical end and on the inside of the rectangular end.
Parameter Value Unit
cylinder outer diameter 80 mm
cylinder inlet length 30 mm
rectangle internal length 60 mm
rectangle internal height 60 mm
rectangle inlet length 30 mm
offset Z 0 mm
offset Y 0 mm
total length 100 mm
thickness 2 mm
chamfer chamfers on ...
Download this model of an angle bracket with a central reinforcing bar in STL 3D format. The dimensions are 150 mm in length, 150 mm in height, 30 mm in width, and 12 mm in thickness. The drill holes have a diameter of 8 mm. Chamfers are done to the holes to seat the screw heads. The reinforcing bar reduces bending and provides two clearances for screwdriver access. Support generation is not required for printing this bracket, printed flat on the build plate.
Parameter Value Unit
length 150 mm
height 150 mm
width 30 mm
thickness 12 mm
hole diameter 8 mm
chamfer on the holes yes
Download this rectangular protective honeycomb grid model in STL format. Mounting holes are placed at the four corners (center-to-center 210x110 mm), each with a diameter of Ø5 mm. The overall dimensions reach 220x120 mm, with very large 10 mm cell size for peak ventilation. This grid serves as both a protective guard and a ventilation panel.
Parameter Value Unit
length or center-to-center 210 mm
width or center-to-center 110 mm
mesh size 10 mm
dual color no
holes yes
hole diameter 5 mm
File in STL format of a round-to-rectangular tube adapter with an outer diameter of ⌀35 mm and a rectangular section with inner dimensions 10×5 mm. The wall thickness is 3 mm and the total length is 50 mm. A chamfer is present on the outside of the cylindrical end to ease insertion.
Parameter Value Unit
cylinder outer diameter 35 mm
cylinder inlet length 5 mm
rectangle internal length 10 mm
rectangle internal height 5 mm
rectangle inlet length 5 mm
offset Z 0 mm
offset Y 0 mm
total length 50 mm
thickness 3 mm
chamfer chamfer on t...
Download this 3D file of gasket / washer in STL format. This model features an inner diameter of ⌀42 mm and an outer diameter of ⌀46 mm. The thickness is 20 mm. A fillet is applied on the inner diameter with a value of 1 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
inner diameter 42 mm
outer diameter 46 mm
thickness 20 mm
finish fillet
finish position inner
sides one side
finish value 1 mm

📦 Model #4503

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tube adapter STL 3D file ⌀ 125–80 mm (Length: 105 mm)
Straight tube coupler ⌀125 mm to ⌀80 mm in STL format. Total length of this junction is 105 mm. The thickness of the tubes is identical: 5 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a sleeve length of 35 mm, the smaller one of 40 mm. The ends are raw.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 35 mm
side A outer diameter 125 mm
side A thickness 5 mm
side B length 40 mm
side B outer diameter 80 mm
side B thickness 5 mm
transition length 30 mm
axis offset 0 mm
ends fillet no fillet

📦 Model #1483

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tube adapter STL file ⌀ 200–50 mm (Length: 80 mm)
Tube reducer ⌀200 mm to ⌀50 mm in STL 3D format. Total length of this junction is 80 mm. The thickness of the tubes is identical: 3 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a sleeve length of 30 mm, the smaller one of 30 mm as well. The ends have no fillet.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 30 mm
side A outer diameter 200 mm
side A thickness 3 mm
side B length 30 mm
side B outer diameter 50 mm
side B thickness 3 mm
transition length 20 mm
axis offset 0 mm
ends fillet no fillet

📦 Model #1997

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tube adapter STL 3D file ⌀ 80–66 mm (Length: 120 mm)
Straight tube reducer ⌀80 mm to ⌀66 mm in STL format. Total length of this fitting is 120 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a thickness of 3 mm and a sleeve length of 40 mm. The smaller-diameter tube has a thickness of 20 mm and a length of 30 mm. The ends are raw.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 40 mm
side A outer diameter 80 mm
side A thickness 3 mm
side B length 30 mm
side B outer diameter 66 mm
side B thickness 20 mm
transition length 50 mm
axis offset 0 mm
ends fillet no fillet

📦 Model #4475

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tube adapter STL 3D file ⌀ 40–37 mm (Length: 118 mm)
Straight tube fitting ⌀40 mm to ⌀37 mm in STL format. Total length of this connector is 118 mm. The thickness of the tubes is identical: 5 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a sleeve length of 38 mm, the smaller one of 40 mm. The ends have a fillet to make tube connection easier.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 38 mm
side A outer diameter 40 mm
side A thickness 5 mm
side B length 40 mm
side B outer diameter 37 mm
side B thickness 5 mm
transition length 40 mm
axis offset 0 mm
ends fillet fillet on bo...
File of an elbow with a 90° angle in STL format. This pipe elbow has an external diameter of 20 mm and an internal diameter of 16 mm. The tube thickness is therefore 2 mm. The ends feature fillets to make it easier to assemble.
Parameter Value Unit
outer diameter 20 mm
inner diameter 16 mm
angle 90 °
end fillets yes

📦 Model #1237

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tube adapter STL file ⌀ 147–75 mm (Length: 180 mm)
Tube junction ⌀147 mm to ⌀75 mm in STL format. Final length of this junction is 180 mm. The thickness of the tubes is identical: 2 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a sleeve length of 20 mm, the smaller one of 40 mm. The axes of the tubes are offset by 35.9 mm. The ends have no fillet.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 20 mm
side A outer diameter 147 mm
side A thickness 2 mm
side B length 40 mm
side B outer diameter 75 mm
side B thickness 2 mm
transition length 120 mm
axis offset 35.9 mm
ends fillet no fillet
Small parts organizer with 6 drawers 70×70×90 mm STL file, thickness: 2 mm
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Model of a storage box with drawers in 3D STL format. This model features 6 boxes, arranged in 2 rows and 3 columns. Practically speaking, this means 2 rows of 3 boxes. Each box provides an inside space of 70 mm wide, 70 mm high, and 90 mm deep. The wall thickness is 2 mm. The external dimensions of the structure are 231.5 x 151 x 96 mm. All the objects in this model were designed to be printable without support.
Parameter Value Unit
number of rows 2
number of columns 3
inner drawer depth 90 mm
inner drawer width 70 mm
inner drawer height 70 mm
wall thickness 2 mm
removable divider none

📦 Model #4396

1 object(s)
- format STL
Honeycomb grid STL file, 250x250mm, mesh: 10mm
Square grid model as a STL file. The overall size is 250x250 mm, with very large 10 mm cell size for maximum airflow. This grid serves as both a protective guard and a ventilation panel.
Parameter Value Unit
length or center-to-center 250 mm
width or center-to-center 250 mm
mesh size 10 mm
dual color no
holes no
Download this enclosure with lid in 3D STL format. The dimensions are 200 mm long by 120 mm wide and 45 mm high. The cover is 15 mm high. Side thickness is 4 mm. This enclosure has significant cooling area on the lid and under the base.
Parameter Value Unit
length 200 mm
width 120 mm
total height 45 mm
lid height 15 mm
wall thickness 4 mm
screw margin 0 mm
fit clearance 0.1 mm
cooling level 8
cooling zone(s) cutouts on b...

📦 Model #2390

1 object(s)
- format STL
Round air vent STL 3D file ∅ 115 mm, slat angle: 45°
3D file of a round grille for air circulation in STL format. Its male diameter is 115 mm. The slats have an angle of 45° and a high thickness of 2 mm. This ventilation grille has a collar of 10 mm. The full diameter of this model is 135 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
male diameter 115 mm
slat angle 45 °
slat thickness 2 mm
flange width 10 mm
central reinforcement no

STL: Advantages and Disadvantages for 3D Printing

The STL format is, without question, a cornerstone of 3D printing. This exchange format has established itself as the universal standard for representing 3D models ever since the early days of stereolithography. Its main strength lies in its simplicity: it describes the surface of an object using countless small triangles that form a mesh. This approach, known as tessellation, makes STL 3D files universally compatible with nearly all CAD software and slicers. If you’d like to learn more about this format, check out our article STL: What Is This 3D File Format?.

One of the major advantages of the format lies in this universality: whether you’re using a complex modeling program or a simpler design tool, you can export your 3D models in STL 3D format with near certainty that they’ll be interpreted correctly by your 3D printer. This ease of exchange has played a key role in the widespread adoption of 3D printing, allowing anyone to share and print objects without worrying about software compatibility. Once again, simplicity is its greatest strength.

However, that same simplicity also brings certain limitations. The triangle mesh, while effective for describing geometry, contains no information about colors, textures, or materials. For more advanced projects requiring these details, the STL format starts to show its weaknesses. Additionally, print quality depends directly on the fineness of the tessellation: too few triangles can lead to rough or faceted surfaces, while an overly dense mesh can make the file unnecessarily heavy.

Another notable drawback is the lack of unit management. An STL file doesn’t specify whether dimensions are in millimeters, centimeters, or inches, which can sometimes cause scaling errors when importing into a slicer. Despite these limitations, the STL format remains the go-to standard for converting your 3D models into G-code — the language your printer understands. It continues to be the preferred choice for its robustness and broad compatibility, even as newer formats like 3MF emerge for more specialized needs.

What is parametric modeling?

Parametric modeling is a fundamental approach in computer-aided design (CAD) that reshapes how 3D models are created and managed. Far from being a simple drawing technique, it represents a genuine design philosophy where objects are defined not by fixed shapes, but by variables and intelligent relationships.

This method makes it possible to modify the length, width, or diameter of a part and have the entire design adapt automatically, without the need to redraw everything. At the core of the process are parameters—numerical values (length, angle, thickness, etc.)—linked together through constraints and formulas. For instance, the diameter of a hole can be defined as half the width of a plate; if the width changes, the hole’s diameter instantly adjusts, ensuring the consistency of the design. This interdependence makes 3D models flexible and responsive to changes. One of the main advantages of parametric modeling lies in its ability to simplify customization and enable rapid iteration of designs.

Whether through modeling software such as Fusion 360 or FreeCAD, or through code-based libraries like build123d, this approach allows effortless exploration of a wide range of variations. Such flexibility is especially valuable across multiple fields—from mechanical engineering and architecture to consumer product design. It saves considerable time, reduces errors, and improves the performance of parts.

By defining design intent from the start through these parameters and constraints, the model preserves its integrity and functionality even after numerous modifications. It is a powerful way to transform an idea into a tangible object, ready to adapt to new situations.