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A selection of custom 3D models

📦 Model #4476

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tubing adapter STL 3D file ⌀ 40–37 mm (Length: 115 mm)
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 #3502

1 object(s)
- format STL
Protective grid STL 3D file, 60x60mm, mesh: 8mm
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 #1967

1 object(s)
- format STL
Round-to-Rectangular Tube Adapter STL 3D file ⌀124 mm to 145×69.5 mm, thickness 2 mm + offset
Round-to-Rectangular Tube Adapter STL 3D file ⌀124 mm to 145×69.5 mm, thickness 2 mm + offset
Download this 3D model in STL format of a round-to-rectangular adapter with an external diameter of ⌀124 mm and a rectangular section with internal dimensions 145×69.5 mm. The shell thickness is 2 mm and the total length is 50 mm. The adapter has an offset of 2 mm along the Y axis and 2 mm along the Z axis.
Parameter Value Unit
cylinder outer diameter 124 mm
cylinder inlet length 10 mm
rectangle internal length 145 mm
rectangle internal height 69.5 mm
rectangle inlet length 8 mm
offset Z 2 mm
offset Y 2 mm
total length 50 mm
thickness 2 mm
chamfer no chamfer

📦 Model #4201

1 object(s)
- format STL
Washer / Flat Gasket STL 3D file ⌀ID: 3.9 mm ⌀OD: 6.9 mm thickness: 4.3 mm
Washer / Flat Gasket STL 3D file ⌀ID: 3.9 mm ⌀OD: 6.9 mm thickness: 4.3 mm
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 #4072

1 object(s)
- format STL
Round-to-Rectangular Tube Adapter STL file ⌀150 mm to 200×80 mm, thickness 3 mm
Round-to-Rectangular Tube Adapter STL file ⌀150 mm to 200×80 mm, thickness 3 mm
3D model in STL format of a round-to-rectangular adapter with an external diameter of ⌀150 mm and a rectangular section with internal dimensions 200×80 mm. The wall thickness is 3 mm and the overall length is 200 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
cylinder outer diameter 150 mm
cylinder inlet length 50 mm
rectangle internal length 200 mm
rectangle internal height 80 mm
rectangle inlet length 50 mm
offset Z 0 mm
offset Y 0 mm
total length 200 mm
thickness 3 mm
chamfer no chamfer

📦 Model #1483

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tube adapter STL file ⌀ 200–50 mm (Length: 80 mm)
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 #1867

1 object(s)
- format STL
Round-to-Rectangular Tube Adapter STL file ⌀200 mm to 300×125 mm, thickness 5 mm
Round-to-Rectangular Tube Adapter STL file ⌀200 mm to 300×125 mm, thickness 5 mm
3D model in STL format of a round-to-rectangular adapter with an outer diameter of ⌀200 mm and a rectangular section with internal dimensions 300×125 mm. The shell thickness is 5 mm and the overall length is 200 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
cylinder outer diameter 200 mm
cylinder inlet length 75 mm
rectangle internal length 300 mm
rectangle internal height 125 mm
rectangle inlet length 75 mm
offset Z 0 mm
offset Y 0 mm
total length 200 mm
thickness 5 mm
chamfer no chamfer

📦 Model #2056

2 object(s)
- format STL
Small parts organizer with 12 drawers 50×50×80 mm STL file, thickness: 3 mm
Small parts organizer with 12 drawers 50×50×80 mm STL file, thickness: 3 mm
View of object #0
Model of a storage case in 3D STL format. This model includes 12 boxes, arranged in 6 rows and 2 columns. Specifically, this means 6 rows of 2 boxes. Each box provides an inside space of 50 mm wide, 50 mm high, and 80 mm deep. The wall thickness is 3 mm, which makes the structure sturdy. The total size of the structure measure 122 x 342 x 89 mm. All the objects in this model were designed to be printable without support generation.
Parameter Value Unit
number of rows 6
number of columns 2
inner drawer depth 80 mm
inner drawer width 50 mm
inner drawer height 50 mm
wall thickness 3 mm
removable divider none

📦 Model #2514

1 object(s)
- format STL
Multi-compartment box STL file: 40 compartments of 46.5×49.6×68 mm
Multi-compartment box STL file: 40 compartments of 46.5×49.6×68 mm
This 3D model in STL format features 40 sections measuring 46.5×49.6×68mm each. The total dimensions of the box are 390×260×70mm.
Parameter Value Unit
number of rows 5
number of columns 8
compartment length 46.5 mm
compartment width 49.6 mm
compartment height 68 mm
wall thickness 2 mm
compartment fillet (radius) 1 mm

📦 Model #2666

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tube adapter STL file ⌀ 81–61 mm (Length: 115 mm)
Tube adapter STL file ⌀ 81–61 mm (Length: 115 mm)
Inline tube coupler ⌀81 mm to ⌀61 mm in STL 3D format. Final length of this coupler is 115 mm. The thickness of the tubes is identical: 2 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a sleeve length of 15 mm, the smaller one of 15 mm as well. The ends have no fillet.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 15 mm
side A outer diameter 81 mm
side A thickness 2 mm
side B length 15 mm
side B outer diameter 61 mm
side B thickness 2 mm
transition length 85 mm
axis offset 0 mm
ends fillet no fillet

📦 Model #4503

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tube adapter STL 3D file ⌀ 125–80 mm (Length: 105 mm)
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 #4396

1 object(s)
- format STL
Honeycomb grid STL file, 250x250mm, mesh: 10mm
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

📦 Model #2469

1 object(s)
- format STL
O-ring STL file ID 101 × CS 2 mm
O-ring STL file ID 101 × CS 2 mm
3D model in STL format of O-ring (torus-shaped seal) with ID 101 mm × CS 2  mm. External diameter (OD) is therefore 105 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
inner diameter (ID) 101 mm
cross section (CS) 2 mm

📦 Model #3858

1 object(s)
- format STL
Round-to-Rectangular Tube Adapter STL 3D file ⌀150 mm to 300×95 mm, thickness 5 mm + offset
Round-to-Rectangular Tube Adapter STL 3D file ⌀150 mm to 300×95 mm, thickness 5 mm + offset
Download this model in STL format of a round-to-rectangular adapter with an outer diameter of ⌀150 mm and a rectangular section with inner dimensions 300×95 mm. The shell thickness is 5 mm and the total length is 300 mm. The adapter has an offset of 25 mm along the Z axis. A chamfer is applied on the outside of the cylindrical end.
Parameter Value Unit
cylinder outer diameter 150 mm
cylinder inlet length 30 mm
rectangle internal length 300 mm
rectangle internal height 95 mm
rectangle inlet length 100 mm
offset Z 25 mm
offset Y 0 mm
total length 300 mm
thickness 5 mm
chamfer chamfer on t...

📦 Model #3491

1 object(s)
- format STL
Protective grid STL file, center-to-center: 107x107mm, mesh: 10mm - Ø5mm
Protective grid STL file, center-to-center: 107x107mm, mesh: 10mm - Ø5mm
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 #4414

2 object(s)
- format STL
Round box with lid STL 3D file ⌀ 134 mm - Height: 20 mm, Shell: 2 mm
Round box with lid STL 3D file ⌀ 134 mm - Height: 20 mm, Shell: 2 mm
View of object #0
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 #1785

1 object(s)
- format STL
Round air vent STL file ∅ 125 mm, slat angle: 35°
Round air vent STL file ∅ 125 mm, slat angle: 35°
File of a round air vent for ventilation in STL format. Its insertion diameter measures 125 mm. The slats have an angle of 35° and a low thickness of 1.6 mm. This aeration grille features no flange.
Parameter Value Unit
male diameter 125 mm
slat angle 35 °
slat thickness 1.6 mm
flange width 0 mm
central reinforcement no

📦 Model #2987

1 object(s)
- format STL
Honeycomb grille STL file, 220x220mm, mesh: 10mm
Honeycomb grille STL file, 220x220mm, mesh: 10mm
Square grid model as a STL file. The overall size is 220x220 mm, with very open 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 220 mm
width or center-to-center 220 mm
mesh size 10 mm
dual color no
holes no

📦 Model #3612

1 object(s)
- format STL
Protective grid STL 3D file, center-to-center: 210x110mm, mesh: 10mm - Ø5mm
Protective grid STL 3D file, center-to-center: 210x110mm, mesh: 10mm - Ø5mm
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

📦 Model #3232

1 object(s)
- format STL
O'ring STL file ID 22.5 × CS 2.5 mm
O'ring STL file ID 22.5 × CS 2.5 mm
3D file in STL format of sealing ring with dimensions ID 22.5 mm × CS 2.5  mm. Final diameter is 27.5 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
inner diameter (ID) 22.5 mm
cross section (CS) 2.5 mm

📦 Model #3057

1 object(s)
- format STL
Right-angle bracket 150×150 mm STL 3D file, thickness 6 mm, hole diameter 6 mm
Right-angle bracket 150×150 mm STL 3D file, thickness 6 mm, hole diameter 6 mm
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

📦 Model #2421

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tube adapter STL 3D file ⌀ 45–25 mm (Length: 45 mm)
Tube adapter STL 3D file ⌀ 45–25 mm (Length: 45 mm)
Straight sleeve ⌀45 mm to ⌀25 mm in STL 3D format. Length of this coupler is 45 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a thickness of 4 mm and a sleeve length of 20 mm. The smaller-diameter tube has a thickness of 3 mm and a length of 20 mm as well. The ends feature an external fillet.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 20 mm
side A outer diameter 45 mm
side A thickness 4 mm
side B length 20 mm
side B outer diameter 25 mm
side B thickness 3 mm
transition length 5 mm
axis offset 0 mm
ends fillet fillet on th...

📦 Model #3863

2 object(s)
- format STL
Enclosure with screw-mounted lid STL 3D file: 80×80×20 mm (with ventilation on the lid)
Enclosure with screw-mounted lid STL 3D file: 80×80×20 mm (with ventilation on the lid)
View of object #0
Download this enclosure model with a screwed lid in 3D STL format. The dimensions are 80 mm long by 80 mm wide and 20 mm high. The cover measures 15 mm high. Wall thickness is 4 mm. This enclosure has marked cooling area on the lid.
Parameter Value Unit
length 80 mm
width 80 mm
total height 20 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 t...

📦 Model #1852

1 object(s)
- format STL
Multi-compartment box STL 3D file: 5 compartments of 30×45×25 mm
Multi-compartment box STL 3D file: 5 compartments of 30×45×25 mm
This STL file features 5 slots measuring 30×45×25mm each. The total dimensions are 34×237×27mm. A 10mm fillet applied to all compartments help with item retrieval stored in slots.
Parameter Value Unit
number of rows 5
number of columns 1
compartment length 30 mm
compartment width 45 mm
compartment height 25 mm
wall thickness 2 mm
compartment fillet (radius) 10 mm

📦 Model #4497

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tubing adapter STL 3D file ⌀ 32–19 mm (Length: 65 mm)
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

📦 Model #2390

1 object(s)
- format STL
Round air vent STL 3D file ∅ 115 mm, slat angle: 45°
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

📦 Model #4447

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tube adapter STL 3D file ⌀ 100–79 mm (Length: 240 mm)
Tube adapter STL 3D file ⌀ 100–79 mm (Length: 240 mm)
Straight tube fitting ⌀100 mm to ⌀79 mm in STL 3D format. Total length of this sleeve is 240 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a thickness of 4 mm and a sleeve length of 100 mm. The smaller-diameter tube has a thickness of 5 mm and a length of 100 mm as well. The axes of the tubes are offset by 11.4 mm. The ends feature an external fillet.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 100 mm
side A outer diameter 100 mm
side A thickness 4 mm
side B length 100 mm
side B outer diameter 79 mm
side B thickness 5 mm
transition length 40 mm
axis offset 11.4 mm
ends fillet fillet on th...

📦 Model #3911

1 object(s)
- format STL
Multi-compartment box STL file: 4 compartments of 50×50×100 mm
Multi-compartment box STL file: 4 compartments of 50×50×100 mm
This printable sectioned box provides 4 slots measuring 50×50×100mm each. The total dimensions of the box are 115×115×105mm. A 2mm fillet applied to all compartments provide a better grip stored in the compartments. The walls are particularly reinforced.
Parameter Value Unit
number of rows 2
number of columns 2
compartment length 50 mm
compartment width 50 mm
compartment height 100 mm
wall thickness 5 mm
compartment fillet (radius) 2 mm

📦 Model #4475

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tube adapter STL 3D file ⌀ 40–37 mm (Length: 118 mm)
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...

📦 Model #1558

1 object(s)
- format STL
Round air vent STL 3D file ∅ 90 mm, slat angle: 35° with central reinforcement
Round air vent STL 3D file ∅ 90 mm, slat angle: 35° with central reinforcement
Design of a round grille for air circulation in STL format. Its insertion diameter is 90 mm. The slats have an angle of 35° and a high thickness of 2.4 mm. A centered vertical reinforcement strengthens the whole structure. This aeration grille features a prominent flange of 18 mm. The total diameter of the model is 126 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
male diameter 90 mm
slat angle 35 °
slat thickness 2.4 mm
flange width 18 mm
central reinforcement yes

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.