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Modify 3D geometry in the slicer

2025-11-14 · 3D Modeling · sylvain
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Editing 3D geometry without CAD software is absolutely possible!

In this article, you’ll learn how to tweak your models directly in your slicer. It’s the perfect approach when the generated model is almost right but still needs a small adjustment.

You’ll see how to rescale a part, work axis by axis, and even compensate for a missing step size in the template, with concrete examples like the honeycomb grid and snap-on pipe clip holders.

We’ll also look at the slicer’s advanced editing tools: adding volumes, subtracting geometry, embossed or debossed text, and custom holes — all simple operations that let you adapt an existing STL with zero CAD skills.

A practical, quick, and handy guide to personalize your prints in just a few clicks!

A selection of custom 3D models

This printable sectioned box includes 8 storage spaces measuring 100×100×100mm each. Overall dimensions are 206×410×102mm. A 4mm fillet applied to all compartments help with item retrieval stored in the box.
Parameter Value Unit
number of rows 4
number of columns 2
compartment length 100 mm
compartment width 100 mm
compartment height 100 mm
wall thickness 2 mm
compartment fillet (radius) 4 mm
3D model in STL format of a round-to-rectangular adapter with an outer diameter of ⌀102 mm and a rectangular section with inner dimensions 80×9 mm. The wall thickness is 5 mm and the overall length is 100 mm. The adapter has an offset of 21.5 mm along the Z axis. Chamfers are present on the outside of the cylindrical end and on the inside of the rectangular end to ease insertion.
Parameter Value Unit
cylinder outer diameter 102 mm
cylinder inlet length 7 mm
rectangle internal length 80 mm
rectangle internal height 9 mm
rectangle inlet length 50 mm
offset Z 21.5 mm
offset Y 0 mm
total length 100 mm
thickness 5 mm
chamfer chamfers on ...
Download this honeycomb rectangular grid as a STL file. Mounting holes are placed at the four corners (center-to-center 270x140 mm), each with a diameter of Ø5 mm. The overall dimensions reach 280x150 mm, with very large 10 mm cell size for maximum airflow. This type of grid serves both protection and ventilation roles.
Parameter Value Unit
length or center-to-center 270 mm
width or center-to-center 140 mm
mesh size 10 mm
dual color no
holes yes
hole diameter 5 mm
File of an elbow with a 90° angle in STL format. This elbow features an external diameter of 28 mm and an internal diameter of 26 mm. The tube thickness is therefore 1 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
outer diameter 28 mm
inner diameter 26 mm
angle 90 °
end fillets no

📦 Model #2264

2 object(s)
- format STL
Enclosure with screw-mounted lid STL file: 77×77×300 mm
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Enclosure with lid in 3D STL format. The dimensions are 77 mm long by 77 mm wide and 300 mm high. The lid is 60 mm high. Wall thickness is 3 mm. The enclosure does not feature cooling.
Parameter Value Unit
length 77 mm
width 77 mm
total height 300 mm
lid height 60 mm
wall thickness 3 mm
screw margin 0 mm
fit clearance 0.1 mm
cooling zone(s) no cutouts
Download this model in STL format of a round-to-rectangular tube adapter with an outer diameter of ⌀63 mm and a rectangular section with internal dimensions 80×80 mm. The wall thickness is 3 mm and the overall length is 50 mm. Chamfers are present on the outside of the cylindrical end and on the inside of the rectangular end to ease insertion.
Parameter Value Unit
cylinder outer diameter 63 mm
cylinder inlet length 15 mm
rectangle internal length 80 mm
rectangle internal height 80 mm
rectangle inlet length 15 mm
offset Z 0 mm
offset Y 0 mm
total length 50 mm
thickness 3 mm
chamfer chamfers on ...
3D model of a round vent cover for air circulation in STL format. Its male diameter is 123 mm. The slats have an angle of 45° and a high thickness of 2 mm. A central reinforcement reinforces the slats. This aeration grille has a prominent flange of 20 mm. The total diameter of the model is 163 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
male diameter 123 mm
slat angle 45 °
slat thickness 2 mm
flange width 20 mm
central reinforcement yes

📦 Model #3577

1 object(s)
- format STL
Protective grid STL 3D file, 296x116mm, mesh: 5mm
Download this 3D rectangular protective honeycomb grid as a STL file. The overall size is 296x116 mm, with medium 5 mm cell size for balanced airflow and protection. This type of grid serves both protection and ventilation roles.
Parameter Value Unit
length or center-to-center 296 mm
width or center-to-center 116 mm
mesh size 5 mm
dual color no
holes no

📦 Model #3590

1 object(s)
- format STL
Honeycomb grid STL file, 170x85mm, mesh: 5mm
Rectangular honeycomb grid file in STL format. The overall size is 170x85 mm, with standard 5 mm cell size for versatile use. This grid provides both mechanical protection and airflow.
Parameter Value Unit
length or center-to-center 170 mm
width or center-to-center 85 mm
mesh size 5 mm
dual color no
holes no
Enclosure with screwed lid in 3D STL format. The dimensions are 200 mm long by 130 mm wide and 60 mm high. The cover only is 10 mm high. Wall thickness is 3 mm. This enclosure features cooling area on the lid and under the base.
Parameter Value Unit
length 200 mm
width 130 mm
total height 60 mm
lid height 10 mm
wall thickness 3 mm
screw margin 0 mm
fit clearance 0.1 mm
cooling level 3
cooling zone(s) cutouts on b...
Download this 3D model of a U-shaped handle. The external dimensions are 50×140×10 mm. This handle has a square cross-section combined with a rounded transition. The holes are 4 mm diameter and have a 130 mm center-to-center distance.
Parameter Value Unit
width 50 mm
length 140 mm
thickness 10 mm
shape (0:square,1:circle) 0
transition (0:right,1:rounded) 1
fillet radius 0 mm
hole diameter 4 mm
Round box with lid STL 3D file ⌀ 30 mm - Height: 160 mm, Shell: 3 mm
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Get this cylindrical storage box in 3D STL format. Its diameter is 30 mm and its height is 160 mm. The wall thickness is 3 mm. A fillet located at the bottom of the box makes it easier to grab objects.
Parameter Value Unit
external diameter 30 mm
total height 160 mm
wall thickness 3 mm
fit clearance 0.1 mm
inner bottom fillet 2 mm

📦 Model #3559

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tube adapter STL 3D file ⌀ 70–25 mm (Length: 50 mm)
Inline tube adapter ⌀70 mm to ⌀25 mm in STL 3D format. Total length of this sleeve is 50 mm. The thickness of the tubes is identical: 2 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a sleeve length of 8 mm, the smaller one of 20 mm. The ends are not rounded.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 8 mm
side A outer diameter 70 mm
side A thickness 2 mm
side B length 20 mm
side B outer diameter 25 mm
side B thickness 2 mm
transition length 22 mm
axis offset 0 mm
ends fillet no fillet
This parametric compartment box provides 16 sections measuring 50×50×30mm each. The total dimensions are 210×210×32mm.
Parameter Value Unit
number of rows 4
number of columns 4
compartment length 50 mm
compartment width 50 mm
compartment height 30 mm
wall thickness 2 mm
compartment fillet (radius) 1 mm
File of washer / flat gasket in STL 3D file format. This part has an inner diameter of ⌀10 mm and an outer diameter of ⌀30 mm. The part thickness is 3 mm. There is no finish present.
Parameter Value Unit
inner diameter 10 mm
outer diameter 30 mm
thickness 3 mm
finish none
Small parts organizer with 9 drawers 60×60×80 mm STL file, thickness: 2 mm
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File of a DIY organizer in 3D STL format. This model contains 9 compartments, arranged in 3 rows and 3 columns. In detail, this means 3 rows of 3 compartments. Each compartment provides an inside space of 60 mm wide, 60 mm high, and 80 mm deep. The wall thickness is 2 mm. The overall dimensions of the box are 201.5 x 195.5 x 86 mm. All the objects in this model were designed to be printable without support generation.
Parameter Value Unit
number of rows 3
number of columns 3
inner drawer depth 80 mm
inner drawer width 60 mm
inner drawer height 60 mm
wall thickness 2 mm
removable divider none
3D file in STL format of a round-to-rectangular tube adapter with an external diameter of ⌀81 mm and a rectangular section with inner dimensions 108×52 mm. The shell thickness is 3 mm and the total length is 120 mm. The adapter has an offset of 45 mm along the Y axis and 25 mm along the Z axis.
Parameter Value Unit
cylinder outer diameter 81 mm
cylinder inlet length 15 mm
rectangle internal length 108 mm
rectangle internal height 52 mm
rectangle inlet length 15 mm
offset Z 25 mm
offset Y 45 mm
total length 120 mm
thickness 3 mm
chamfer no chamfer
Download this 3D file in STL format of a round-to-rectangular adapter with an outer diameter of ⌀80 mm and a rectangular section with inner dimensions 105×50 mm. The wall thickness is 2 mm and the total length is 150 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
cylinder outer diameter 80 mm
cylinder inlet length 50 mm
rectangle internal length 105 mm
rectangle internal height 50 mm
rectangle inlet length 50 mm
offset Z 0 mm
offset Y 0 mm
total length 150 mm
thickness 2 mm
chamfer no chamfer

📦 Model #3675

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tube adapter STL file ⌀ 27–21 mm (Length: 395 mm)
Straight tube coupler ⌀27 mm to ⌀21 mm in STL 3D format. Total length of this sleeve is 395 mm. The thickness of the tubes is identical: 2 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a sleeve length of 60 mm, the smaller one of 300 mm. The ends have no fillet.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 60 mm
side A outer diameter 27 mm
side A thickness 2 mm
side B length 300 mm
side B outer diameter 21 mm
side B thickness 2 mm
transition length 35 mm
axis offset 0 mm
ends fillet no fillet

📦 Model #3597

1 object(s)
- format STL
Round air vent STL 3D file ∅ 78 mm, slat angle: 30°
3D design of a round air vent for ventilation in STL format. Its insertion diameter measures 78 mm. The slats have a slight angle of 30° and a high thickness of 2 mm. This 3D vent cover features a prominent flange of 20 mm. The overall diameter of this model is 118 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
male diameter 78 mm
slat angle 30 °
slat thickness 2 mm
flange width 20 mm
central reinforcement no
File in STL format of a round-to-rectangular adapter with an external diameter of ⌀120 mm and a rectangular section with inner dimensions 60×40 mm. The shell thickness is 3 mm and the overall length is 100 mm. The adapter has an offset of 10 mm along the Y axis and 10 mm along the Z axis. Chamfers are present on the outside of the cylindrical end and on the inside of the rectangular end to ease insertion.
Parameter Value Unit
cylinder outer diameter 120 mm
cylinder inlet length 30 mm
rectangle internal length 60 mm
rectangle internal height 40 mm
rectangle inlet length 30 mm
offset Z 10 mm
offset Y 10 mm
total length 100 mm
thickness 3 mm
chamfer chamfers on ...
Download this STL 3D model of a basic U-shaped handle. The overall dimensions are 50×140×14 mm. The handle has a square profile and a 90-degree transition. The holes are 6 mm diameter and have a 126 mm center-to-center distance.
Parameter Value Unit
width 50 mm
length 140 mm
thickness 14 mm
shape (0:square,1:circle) 0
transition (0:right,1:rounded) 0
fillet radius 0 mm
hole diameter 6 mm
Download this file of an angle bracket with a central reinforcing bar in STL 3D format. The dimensions are 125 mm in length, 100 mm in height, 20 mm in width, and 12 mm in thickness. The mounting holes have a diameter of 5 mm. Chamfers are done to the holes to seat the screw heads. The reinforcing bar enhances mechanical strength and provides two clearances for fastening. This bracket prints without support, printed flat on the print bed.
Parameter Value Unit
length 125 mm
height 100 mm
width 20 mm
thickness 12 mm
hole diameter 5 mm
chamfer on the holes yes
Model of a round air vent for ventilation in STL format. Its insertion diameter measures 71 mm. The slats have an angle of 40° and a high thickness of 2.4 mm. A centered vertical reinforcement reinforces the slats. This 3D aeration grille has a thin flange of 4 mm. The full diameter of the model is 79 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
male diameter 71 mm
slat angle 40 °
slat thickness 2.4 mm
flange width 4 mm
central reinforcement yes
Model in STL format of a round-to-rectangular tube adapter with an outer diameter of ⌀20.3 mm and a rectangular section with internal dimensions 20×10 mm. The wall thickness is 2 mm and the total length is 75 mm. The adapter has an offset of 3 mm along the Z axis. Chamfers are present on the outside of the cylindrical end and on the inside of the rectangular end.
Parameter Value Unit
cylinder outer diameter 20.3 mm
cylinder inlet length 25 mm
rectangle internal length 20 mm
rectangle internal height 10 mm
rectangle inlet length 30 mm
offset Z 3 mm
offset Y 0 mm
total length 75 mm
thickness 2 mm
chamfer chamfers on ...
Download this STL 3D file of a U-shaped handle. The overall dimensions are 35×140×10 mm. The handle has a square section combined with a smooth transition. The mounting holes are 5 mm diameter and have a 130 mm center-to-center distance.
Parameter Value Unit
width 35 mm
length 140 mm
thickness 10 mm
shape (0:square,1:circle) 0
transition (0:right,1:rounded) 1
fillet radius 0 mm
hole diameter 5 mm

📦 Model #3687

2 object(s)
- format STL
Enclosure with screw-mounted lid STL 3D file: 50×50×35 mm
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Enclosure model with a screwed lid in 3D STL format. The dimensions are 50 mm long by 50 mm wide and 35 mm high. The lid is 10 mm high. Wall thickness is 3 mm. The enclosure does not feature cooling.
Parameter Value Unit
length 50 mm
width 50 mm
total height 35 mm
lid height 10 mm
wall thickness 3 mm
screw margin 0 mm
fit clearance 0.1 mm
cooling zone(s) no cutouts

📦 Model #3684

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tubing adapter STL file ⌀ 250–90 mm (Length: 225 mm)
Straight sleeve ⌀250 mm to ⌀90 mm in STL 3D format. Final length of this sleeve is 225 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a thickness of 20 mm and a sleeve length of 5 mm. The smaller-diameter tube has a thickness of 3 mm and a length of 170 mm. The ends have a fillet on the outside to facilitate the connection of the two tubes.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 5 mm
side A outer diameter 250 mm
side A thickness 20 mm
side B length 170 mm
side B outer diameter 90 mm
side B thickness 3 mm
transition length 50 mm
axis offset 00 mm
ends fillet fillet on th...

📦 Model #3671

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tubing adapter STL 3D file ⌀ 27–21 mm (Length: 137 mm)
Straight tube adapter ⌀27 mm to ⌀21 mm in STL 3D format. Length of this fitting is 137 mm. The thickness of the tubes is identical: 2 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a length of 31 mm, the smaller one of 71 mm. The ends have no fillet.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 31 mm
side A outer diameter 27 mm
side A thickness 2 mm
side B length 71 mm
side B outer diameter 21 mm
side B thickness 2 mm
transition length 35 mm
axis offset 0 mm
ends fillet no fillet
3D model in STL format of a round-to-rectangular adapter with an external diameter of ⌀126 mm and a rectangular section with internal dimensions 30×63.5 mm. The wall thickness is 3 mm and the total length is 150 mm. The adapter has an offset of 3 mm along the Y axis and 20.0 mm along the Z axis.
Parameter Value Unit
cylinder outer diameter 126 mm
cylinder inlet length 30 mm
rectangle internal length 30 mm
rectangle internal height 63.5 mm
rectangle inlet length 80 mm
offset Z 20.0 mm
offset Y 3 mm
total length 150 mm
thickness 3 mm
chamfer no chamfer

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.