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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

Model in STL format of a round-to-rectangular tube adapter with an external diameter of ⌀106 mm and a rectangular section with internal dimensions 220×110 mm. The shell thickness is 2 mm and the total length is 290 mm. The adapter has an offset of 60 mm along the Y axis.
Parameter Value Unit
cylinder outer diameter 106 mm
cylinder inlet length 50 mm
rectangle internal length 220 mm
rectangle internal height 110 mm
rectangle inlet length 40 mm
offset Z 0 mm
offset Y 60 mm
total length 290 mm
thickness 2 mm
chamfer no chamfer
This compartment box design includes 100 compartments measuring 50×5×50mm each. Overall dimensions are 522×72×52mm. Fillets of 2mm applied to all compartments help with item retrieval stored in the box.
Parameter Value Unit
number of rows 10
number of columns 10
compartment length 50 mm
compartment width 5 mm
compartment height 50 mm
wall thickness 2 mm
compartment fillet (radius) 2 mm
3D file of an elbow with a 45° angle in STL format. This elbow features an external diameter of 109.5 mm and an internal diameter of 102.7 mm. This results in a tube thickness of 3.4 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
outer diameter 109.5 mm
inner diameter 102.7 mm
angle 45 °
end fillets no
Download this file of a support bracket reinforced in STL format. The dimensions are 250 mm in length, 250 mm in height, 25 mm in width, and 12 mm in thickness. The mounting holes have a diameter of 5 mm. Chamfers are done to the holes for a cleaner fit of the screws. The central reinforcement bar reduces bending and provides two passages for fastening. This bracket prints without support, lying flat on the build plate.
Parameter Value Unit
length 250 mm
height 250 mm
width 25 mm
thickness 12 mm
hole diameter 5 mm
chamfer on the holes yes
3D file of an elbow with a 1° angle in STL format. This elbow has an external diameter of 76 mm and an internal diameter of 70 mm. The tube thickness is therefore 3 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
outer diameter 76 mm
inner diameter 70 mm
angle 1 °
end fillets no
3D model of a tubing elbow with a 30° angle in STL format. This elbow features an external diameter of 76 mm and an internal diameter of 70 mm. This results in a tube thickness of 3 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
outer diameter 76 mm
inner diameter 70 mm
angle 30 °
end fillets no
Model of a corner bracket reinforced in STL format. The dimensions are 200 mm in length, 200 mm in height, 28 mm in width, and 6 mm in thickness. The mounting holes have a diameter of 5 mm. Chamfers are done to the holes to improve the seating of the heads. The reinforcing bar enhances mechanical strength and includes two clearances for screwdriver access. This bracket prints without support, printed flat on the build plate.
Parameter Value Unit
length 200 mm
height 200 mm
width 28 mm
thickness 6 mm
hole diameter 5 mm
chamfer on the holes yes

📦 Model #1801

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tube adapter STL file ⌀ 110–100 mm (Length: 35 mm)
Tube coupler ⌀110 mm to ⌀100 mm in STL format. Final length of this adapter is 35 mm. The thickness of the tubes is identical: 3 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a sleeve length of 20 mm, the smaller one of 10 mm. The ends are raw.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 20 mm
side A outer diameter 110 mm
side A thickness 3 mm
side B length 10 mm
side B outer diameter 100 mm
side B thickness 3 mm
transition length 5 mm
axis offset 0 mm
ends fillet no fillet
Download this STL 3D file of a simple U-shaped handle. The overall dimensions are 35×100×20 mm. This handle has a square section and a smooth transition. A light fillet along the edges allows for improved handling. The holes are 6 mm diameter and have a 80 mm center-to-center distance.
Parameter Value Unit
width 35 mm
length 100 mm
thickness 20 mm
shape (0:square,1:circle) 0
transition (0:right,1:rounded) 1
fillet radius 1 mm
hole diameter 6 mm
File of a container in STL format. This container can be used for organizing small parts in a workshop or on a desk. The shape is flared, with a internal height of 70 mm, a internal diameter at the top of 75 mm, and a internal diameter at the bottom of 40 mm. The total height is 72 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
inner bottom diameter 40 mm
inner top diameter 75 mm
inner height 70 mm
wall thickness 2 mm
Model of an elbow with a 90° angle in STL format. This elbow has an outer diameter of 22 mm and an inner diameter of 18 mm. The tube thickness is therefore 2 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
outer diameter 22 mm
inner diameter 18 mm
angle 90 °
end fillets no

📦 Model #2033

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tube adapter STL 3D file ⌀ 35–34 mm (Length: 100 mm)
Tube reducer ⌀35 mm to ⌀34 mm in STL 3D format. Final length of this adapter is 100 mm. The thickness of the tubes is identical: 3 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a sleeve length of 40 mm, the smaller one of 40 mm as well. The ends feature a fillet.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 40 mm
side A outer diameter 35 mm
side A thickness 3 mm
side B length 40 mm
side B outer diameter 34 mm
side B thickness 3 mm
transition length 20 mm
axis offset 0 mm
ends fillet fillet on bo...
File of a corner bracket with a central reinforcing bar in STL 3D format. The dimensions are 150 mm in length, 100 mm in height, 40 mm in width, and 10 mm in thickness. The mounting holes are designed with a diameter of 6 mm. Chamfers are done to the holes to seat the screw heads. The reinforcing bar enhances mechanical strength and provides two clearances for fastening. No support is needed to print this bracket, printed flat on the print bed.
Parameter Value Unit
length 150 mm
height 100 mm
width 40 mm
thickness 10 mm
hole diameter 6 mm
chamfer on the holes yes
Download this 3D model in STL format of a round-to-rectangular tube adapter with an outer diameter of ⌀31 mm and a rectangular section with inner dimensions 70×90 mm. The wall thickness is 2 mm and the overall length is 200 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 31 mm
cylinder inlet length 50 mm
rectangle internal length 70 mm
rectangle internal height 90 mm
rectangle inlet length 100 mm
offset Z 0 mm
offset Y 0 mm
total length 200 mm
thickness 2 mm
chamfer chamfers on ...
File of a tubing elbow with a 30° angle in STL format. This pipe elbow has an external diameter of 129 mm and an internal diameter of 125 mm. The tube thickness is therefore 2 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
outer diameter 129 mm
inner diameter 125 mm
angle 30 °
end fillets no
File in STL format of a round-to-rectangular adapter with an outer diameter of ⌀65 mm and a rectangular section with inner dimensions 60×30 mm. The wall thickness is 2 mm and the overall length is 80 mm. A chamfer is present on the inside of the rectangular end to ease insertion.
Parameter Value Unit
cylinder outer diameter 65 mm
cylinder inlet length 10 mm
rectangle internal length 60 mm
rectangle internal height 30 mm
rectangle inlet length 5 mm
offset Z 0 mm
offset Y 0 mm
total length 80 mm
thickness 2 mm
chamfer chamfer on t...

📦 Model #1550

1 object(s)
- format STL
Tube adapter STL 3D file ⌀ 111–90 mm (Length: 170 mm)
Tube connector ⌀111 mm to ⌀90 mm in STL format. Final length of this adapter is 170 mm. The thickness of the tubes is identical: 5 mm. The larger-diameter tube has a sleeve length of 70 mm, the smaller one of 80 mm. The ends have a fillet on the outside to ease the connection.
Parameter Value Unit
side A length 70 mm
side A outer diameter 111 mm
side A thickness 5 mm
side B length 80 mm
side B outer diameter 90 mm
side B thickness 5 mm
transition length 20 mm
axis offset 0 mm
ends fillet fillet on th...
Enclosure with screw-mounted lid STL 3D file: 40×40×20 mm (with ventilation on the lid)
View of object #0
Download this enclosure model with lid in STL format. The dimensions are 40 mm long by 40 mm wide and 20 mm high. The lid only is 10 mm high. Wall thickness is 5 mm. This enclosure features marked cooling area on the lid.
Parameter Value Unit
length 40 mm
width 40 mm
total height 20 mm
lid height 10 mm
wall thickness 5 mm
screw margin 0 mm
fit clearance 0.1 mm
cooling level 5
cooling zone(s) cutouts on t...
Small parts organizer with 2 drawers 70×90×150 mm STL 3D file, thickness: 2 mm
View of object #0
Download this 3D model of a drawer organizer in 3D STL format. This model features 2 compartments, arranged in 2 rows and 1 columns. Specifically, this means 2 rows of 1 compartments. Each compartment measures 70 mm wide, 90 mm high, and 150 mm deep. The wall thickness is 2 mm. The compartments feature 2 dividers each, which allows up to 3 compartments per compartment and up to 6 compartments in total. The total size of the box are 78.5 x 191 x 156 mm. All the objects in this model were designed to be printable without support generation.
Parameter Value Unit
number of rows 2
number of columns 1
inner drawer depth 150 mm
inner drawer width 70 mm
inner drawer height 90 mm
wall thickness 2 mm
removable divider two divider ...

📦 Model #3316

1 object(s)
- format STL
O-ring STL 3D file ID 18.2 × CS 2 mm
Model of rubber ring with Internal diameter (ID) 18.2 mm / CS (cross section) 2  mm. Outer diameter (OD) corresponds to 22.2 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
inner diameter (ID) 18.2 mm
cross section (CS) 2 mm

📦 Model #3056

1 object(s)
- format STL
Round air vent STL file ∅ 99 mm, slat angle: 20°
Model of a round grille for air circulation in STL format. Its insertion diameter is 99 mm. The slats have a slight angle of 20° and a high thickness of 2 mm. This ventilation grille has a prominent flange of 16 mm. The total diameter of the model is 131 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
male diameter 99 mm
slat angle 20 °
slat thickness 2 mm
flange width 16 mm
central reinforcement no
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

📦 Model #3370

1 object(s)
- format STL
Box STL 3D file with dimensions 50×50×100 mm
This one-slot box design includes a single compartment measuring 50×50×100mm. Overall dimensions of the box are 70×70×110mm. A 12mm fillet helps with item retrieval inside the compartment. The separators are particularly thick.
Parameter Value Unit
number of rows 1
number of columns 1
compartment length 50 mm
compartment width 50 mm
compartment height 100 mm
wall thickness 10 mm
compartment fillet (radius) 12 mm
3D file of an elbow with a 90° angle in STL format. This elbow has an external diameter of 300 mm and an internal diameter of 280 mm. The tube thickness is therefore 10 mm.
Parameter Value Unit
outer diameter 300 mm
inner diameter 280 mm
angle 90 °
end fillets no

📦 Model #3306

1 object(s)
- format STL
Honeycomb grid STL file, 178x127mm, mesh: 5mm
Rectangular protective honeycomb grid file in STL format. The overall size is 178x127 mm, with standard 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 178 mm
width or center-to-center 127 mm
mesh size 5 mm
dual color no
holes no
Download this 3D model of a support bracket with a central reinforcement in STL 3D format. The dimensions are 195 mm in length, 195 mm in height, 30 mm in width, and 12 mm in thickness. The screw holes are designed with a diameter of 8 mm. Chamfers are done to the holes to improve the seating of the heads. The central reinforcement bar reduces bending and provides two passages for fastening. This bracket prints without support, printed flat directly on the build plate.
Parameter Value Unit
length 195 mm
height 195 mm
width 30 mm
thickness 12 mm
hole diameter 8 mm
chamfer on the holes yes
Small parts organizer with 1 drawer 75×70×75 mm STL file, thickness: 2 mm
View of object #0
3D file of a storage box with drawers in STL format. This model features 1 box, arranged in 1 rows and 1 columns. In detail, this means 1 rows of 1 boxes. Each box measures 75 mm wide, 70 mm high, and 75 mm deep. The wall thickness is 2 mm. The external dimensions of the structure are 83.5 x 76.5 x 81 mm. All the objects in this model are intended to be printed without support.
Parameter Value Unit
number of rows 1
number of columns 1
inner drawer depth 75 mm
inner drawer width 75 mm
inner drawer height 70 mm
wall thickness 2 mm
removable divider none
Download this enclosure model with lid in STL format. The dimensions are 120 mm long by 100 mm wide and 55 mm high. The lid is 15 mm high. Wall thickness is 3 mm. This enclosure has marked cooling area under the base.
Parameter Value Unit
length 120 mm
width 100 mm
total height 55 mm
lid height 15 mm
wall thickness 3 mm
screw margin 0 mm
fit clearance 0.1 mm
cooling level 10
cooling zone(s) cutouts on t...
Download this 3D model of a corner bracket with a central reinforcement in STL 3D format. The dimensions are 250 mm in length, 200 mm in height, 30 mm in width, and 12 mm in thickness. The holes are designed with a diameter of 6 mm. Chamfers are applied to the holes to seat the screw heads. The central reinforcement bar improves rigidity and provides two clearances for screwdriver access. This bracket prints without support, lying flat directly on the build plate.
Parameter Value Unit
length 250 mm
height 200 mm
width 30 mm
thickness 12 mm
hole diameter 6 mm
chamfer on the holes yes
Download this enclosure model with lid in STL format. The dimensions are 180 mm long by 70 mm wide and 36 mm high. The lid only measures 10 mm high. Wall thickness is 3 mm. This enclosure has cooling area on the lid and under the base.
Parameter Value Unit
length 180 mm
width 70 mm
total height 36 mm
lid height 10 mm
wall thickness 3 mm
screw margin 0 mm
fit clearance 0.1 mm
cooling level 4
cooling zone(s) cutouts on b...

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.