3D Printing Tools

A collection of free, useful tools to help you get the most out of your 3D printer.

CAD AI Modeling

Describe a mechanical part and get a dimensionally accurate model. Threads, tolerances, and standard hardware sizes are handled for you.

Organic AI Modeling

Characters, figurines, and freeform shapes. Colors are automatically separated into shells for multi-color printing.

Calculators

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3D Print Cost Calculator - Estimate Filament & Energy Costs

Calculate the exact cost of your 3D prints including filament weight, electricity usage, and machine wear.

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3D Printer Acceleration & Distance Calculator | Optimize Print Speed

Calculate the physical distance your 3D printer needs to reach target speeds. Understand the relationship between acceleration, velocity, and print quality to optimize your motion system.

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E-Steps Calibration Calculator - Fix Under/Over Extrusion

Calculate the correct E-Steps value for your 3D printer to fix extrusion issues and improve print quality.

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Filament Drying Calculator - Temp & Time Chart

Recommended drying temperatures and times for PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, Nylon and more. Remove moisture for better prints.

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Filament Length to Weight Converter (Meters to Grams)

Convert 3D printer filament length to weight (or vice versa) based on material density. Supports PLA, PETG, ABS, and more.

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Filament Spool Weight Calculator - How Much Left?

Calculate remaining filament on a spool by weighing it. Includes database of common empty spool weights.

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Flow Rate Calculator - 3D Printer Extrusion Multiplier

Calculate the perfect flow rate (extrusion multiplier) for your 3D printer to achieve accurate wall dimensions.

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Layer Height Calculator - 3D Printer Magic Numbers

Find the optimal 'magic number' layer heights for your 3D printer to reduce Z-wobble and improve print quality.

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Material Shrinkage Calculator - PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, Nylon, PC, PP

Calculate the scaling factor to compensate for 3D printing material shrinkage. Preset data for PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, Nylon, PC, PP, TPU, and HIPS.

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Resin Print Cost Calculator - SLA/DLP Printing

Calculate the true cost of resin 3D printing including resin usage, electricity, consumables, and failure rate markup.

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Stepper Motor Vref Calculator - TMC2209, A4988, DRV8825

Calculate the safe Reference Voltage (Vref) for your 3D printer stepper drivers. Supports TMC2208, TMC2209, A4988, and more.

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Thread & Tap Size Calculator - Metric Screw Hole Sizes for 3D Printing

Find the right hole diameter for metric screws (M2-M12). Tap drill, clearance hole, and heat-set insert pilot sizes with FDM print compensation. ISO 261/273 data.

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3D Print Tolerance & Fit Calculator - Press Fit, Sliding Fit, Clearance

Calculate the right clearance for 3D printed assemblies. Press fit, sliding fit, and clearance values for FDM, SLA, and SLS printers with adjustable safety margin.

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Volumetric Flow Rate Calculator - 3D Printer Speed Limit

Calculate the volumetric flow rate (mm³/s) for your 3D print settings to ensure you stay within your hotend's melting capacity.

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