Smart Splitting
Break a model into sections that suit your printer. Consider where each cut falls so small details and delicate parts stay in mind.
Plan print-sized sections for your STL model.
A practical way to think through large-model printing
Break a model into sections that suit your printer. Consider where each cut falls so small details and delicate parts stay in mind.
Think about how the pieces will meet after printing. Leave room in your plan for registration, joining and a clean final assembly.
Inspect the shape and imagine the cut lines before committing to a print. A clear view helps you choose sensible sections.
Start with the model you want to print, decide how it should be divided, and continue to the online STL tool for the next step.
Let build volume, model geometry and assembly needs guide the size and placement of your printable pieces.
Keep track of the practical details: printable dimensions, the number of parts and how the finished model goes back together.
Get started in 3 simple steps
Bring your large STL model to the online tool. First, check its overall size against your printer’s build volume.
Choose a practical way to divide the model. Consider print orientation, seams and how the pieces will be assembled.
Continue with the tool’s available export steps, then prepare the resulting parts in your preferred printing workflow.
Large-model printing brings together digital geometry, careful planning and dependable tools. These are the ideas behind the workflow.
// Plan a printable model
const project = {
model: 'large-sculpture.stl',
checkBuildVolume: true,
reviewSeams: true,
planAssembly: true
};
// Review each part before printing
for (const part of plannedSections) {
checkDimensions(part);
inspectJoiningFaces(part);
}
Continue to an online STL splitter and take the next step toward printing a model larger than your build volume.
Upload your model and explore the available splitting options there.