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Enclosure with screw-mounted lid STL 3D file: 100×70×50 mm 📦 #10921

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A selection of custom 3D models

📦 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
Round box with lid STL 3D file ⌀ 125 mm - Height: 40 mm, Shell: 3 mm
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Get this cylindrical organizing box model in STL format. Its diameter is 125 mm and its height is 40 mm. The wall thickness is 3 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
external diameter 125 mm
total height 40 mm
wall thickness 3 mm
fit clearance 0.1 mm
inner bottom fillet 0 mm
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 #2766

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tubing adapter STL file ⌀ 153–100 mm (Length: 129 mm)
Inline tubing adapter ⌀153 mm to ⌀100 mm in STL format. Length of this reducer is 129 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a thickness of 2 mm and a sleeve length of 30 mm. The smaller-diameter tube has a thickness of 3 mm and a length of 50 mm. The axes of the tubes are offset by 25.4 mm. The ends are not rounded.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 30 mm
side A outer diameter 153 mm
side A thickness 2 mm
side B length 50 mm
side B outer diameter 100 mm
side B thickness 3 mm
transition length 49 mm
axis offset 25.4 mm
ends fillet no fillet

📦 Model #4144

1 object(s)
- format STL
Honeycomb grille STL 3D file, 195x80mm, mesh: 4mm
Download this 3D rectangular protective grid file in STL format. The overall size is 195x80 mm, with medium 4 mm cell size for versatile use. This grid provides both mechanical protection and airflow.
Parameter Value Unit
length or center-to-center 195 mm
width or center-to-center 80 mm
mesh size 4 mm
dual color no
holes no

📦 Model #1843

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tube adapter STL file ⌀ 250–60 mm (Length: 80 mm)
Inline tube reducer ⌀250 mm to ⌀60 mm in STL format. Length of this reducer is 80 mm. The thickness of the tubes is identical: 2 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a length of 20 mm, the smaller one of 20 mm as well. The ends are not rounded.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 20 mm
side A outer diameter 250 mm
side A thickness 2 mm
side B length 20 mm
side B outer diameter 60 mm
side B thickness 2 mm
transition length 40 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
Download this model of a mounting bracket with reinforcement in STL format. The dimensions are 150 mm in length, 150 mm in height, 24 mm in width, and 12 mm in thickness. The holes are designed with a diameter of 6 mm. Chamfers are done to the holes to improve the seating of the heads. The reinforcing bar enhances mechanical strength and provides two openings for screwdriver access. This bracket prints without support, printed flat directly on the build plate.
Parameter Value Unit
length 150 mm
height 150 mm
width 24 mm
thickness 12 mm
hole diameter 6 mm
chamfer on the holes yes

📦 Model #2666

1 object(s)
- format STL
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 #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 #4356

1 object(s)
- format STL
Multi-compartment box STL file: 12 compartments of 75×50×25 mm
This 3D model in STL format provides 12 compartments measuring 75×50×25mm each. The total dimensions of the box are 471×109×28mm. Fillets of 10mm applied to each compartment provide a better grip stored in slots. The dividers are particularly reinforced.
Parameter Value Unit
number of rows 2
number of columns 6
compartment length 75 mm
compartment width 50 mm
compartment height 25 mm
wall thickness 3 mm
compartment fillet (radius) 10 mm
Small parts organizer with 25 drawers 40×40×40 mm STL 3D file, thickness: 2 mm
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Download this model of a storage case in 3D STL format. This model contains 25 drawers, arranged in 5 rows and 5 columns. Specifically, this means 5 rows of 5 drawers. Each drawer comes with an inner space of 40 mm wide, 40 mm high, and 40 mm deep. The wall thickness is 2 mm. The overall dimensions of the box are 234.5 x 224.5 x 46 mm. All the objects in this model are intended to be printable without support generation.
Parameter Value Unit
number of rows 5
number of columns 5
inner drawer depth 40 mm
inner drawer width 40 mm
inner drawer height 40 mm
wall thickness 2 mm
removable divider none
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
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 of a tubing elbow with a 55° angle in STL format. This elbow features an outer diameter of 29 mm and an inner diameter of 25 mm. This results in a tube thickness of 2 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
outer diameter 29 mm
inner diameter 25 mm
angle 55 °
end fillets no

📦 Model #4348

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tubing adapter STL 3D file ⌀ 33–14 mm (Length: 40 mm)
Tubing reducer ⌀33 mm to ⌀14 mm in STL format. Length of this coupler is 40 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a thickness of 2.5 mm and a sleeve length of 15 mm. The smaller-diameter tube has a thickness of 2 mm and a length of 15 mm as well. The ends have no fillet.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 15 mm
side A outer diameter 33 mm
side A thickness 2.5 mm
side B length 15 mm
side B outer diameter 14 mm
side B thickness 2 mm
transition length 10 mm
axis offset 0 mm
ends fillet no fillet
Download this STL 3D model of a U-shaped handle. The external dimensions are 50×100×20 mm. This handle features a square profile combined with a 90-degree transition. A fillet allows for a better tactile feel. The openings are 6 mm diameter with a center-to-center distance of 80 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
width 50 mm
length 100 mm
thickness 20 mm
shape (0:square,1:circle) 0
transition (0:right,1:rounded) 0
fillet radius 1 mm
hole diameter 6 mm
File of an elbow with a 90° angle in STL format. This elbow has an outer diameter of 81 mm and an inner diameter of 80 mm. The tube thickness is therefore 0.5 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
outer diameter 81 mm
inner diameter 80 mm
angle 90 °
end fillets no

📦 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
Round box with lid STL file ⌀ 115 mm - Height: 42 mm, Shell: 3 mm
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Get this circular organizing box in 3D STL format. Its diameter is 115 mm and its total height is 42 mm. The wall width is 3 mm. A fillet located at the bottom of the box makes it easier to grab objects.
Parameter Value Unit
external diameter 115 mm
total height 42 mm
wall thickness 3 mm
fit clearance 0.2 mm
inner bottom fillet 1 mm

📦 Model #1168

2 object(s)
- format STL
Enclosure with screw-mounted lid STL 3D file: 60×40×20 mm
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Download this enclosure with screwed lid in STL format. The dimensions are 60 mm long by 40 mm wide and 20 mm high. The cover is 10 mm high. Wall thickness is 2 mm. The enclosure does not feature cooling.
Parameter Value Unit
length 60 mm
width 40 mm
total height 20 mm
lid height 10 mm
wall thickness 2 mm
screw margin 0 mm
fit clearance 0.1 mm
cooling zone(s) no cutouts

📦 Model #1158

2 object(s)
- format STL
Enclosure with screw-mounted lid STL 3D file: 110×70×35 mm
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Download this enclosure with a screwed lid in STL format. The dimensions are 110 mm long by 70 mm wide and 35 mm high. The lid measures 20 mm high. Wall thickness is 4 mm. The enclosure does not have cooling.
Parameter Value Unit
length 110 mm
width 70 mm
total height 35 mm
lid height 20 mm
wall thickness 4 mm
screw margin 0 mm
fit clearance 0.1 mm
cooling zone(s) no cutouts

📦 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 #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
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 #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...
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
Small parts organizer with 2 drawers 148×20×60 mm STL file, thickness: 2 mm
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3D model of a DIY organizer in STL format. This model features 2 compartments, arranged in 2 rows and 1 columns. Practically speaking, this means 2 rows of 1 compartments. Each compartment comes with an inner space of 148 mm wide, 20 mm high, and 60 mm deep. The wall thickness is 2 mm. The compartments include 2 dividers each, which allows up to 3 sections per compartment and up to 6 sections in total. The global dimensions of the box come to 156.5 x 51 x 66 mm. All the objects in this model were designed to be printable without support.
Parameter Value Unit
number of rows 2
number of columns 1
inner drawer depth 60 mm
inner drawer width 148 mm
inner drawer height 20 mm
wall thickness 2 mm
removable divider two divider ...
Round box with lid STL file ⌀ 150 mm - Height: 55 mm, Shell: 5 mm
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Download this circular organizing box model in 3D STL format. Its diameter is 150 mm and its height is 55 mm. The walls have a thickness of 5 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
external diameter 150 mm
total height 55 mm
wall thickness 5 mm
fit clearance 0.1 mm
inner bottom fillet 0 mm

📦 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

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.