Model Forge

Model Forge is a suite of 17 parametric design tools built into 3DPrintForge. Create custom 3D-printable models directly in the dashboard — no external CAD software required.

Go to: https://localhost:3443/#model-forge

Technology

All tools export 3MF files compatible with all major slicers. Model Forge is built on lib3mf WASM (3MF Consortium) with a shared MeshBuilder providing 9 geometry primitives. Every tool includes a live Three.js 3D preview.

Tools overview

#	Tool	Description
1	Sign Maker	QR codes, labels, warning signs with frame and stand
2	Lithophane	Convert images to 3D printable light panels (flat/curved/cylinder)
3	Storage Box	Parametric boxes with dividers (Gridfinity compatible)
4	Text Plate	Custom 3D text on a plate with multi-line support
5	Keychain	Custom keychains with text and shapes
6	Cable Label	Wrap-around labels for cables and wires
7	Relief	Convert images to raised 3D surfaces or stamps
8	Stencil	Create cut-out stencils from images
9	NFC Filament Tag	Write filament info to NFC tags (OpenSpool format)
10	3MF Converter	Convert Bambu Lab .3mf to Snapmaker U1 format
11	Calibration Tools	8 sub-tools for printer calibration and testing
12	Lattice Structure	BCC/FCC/octet/diamond/cubic lattice cells
13	Multi-Color	Multi-object 3MF for AMS/MMU color assignment
14	Advanced Vase	7 vase profiles with parametric control
15	Threads & Joints	Bolts, nuts, standoffs, and snap-fit clips
16	Texture Surface	8 embossed texture patterns for surfaces
17	3MF Validator	Validate 3MF files, check mesh integrity, detect extensions

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Sign Maker

Create custom text signs with QR codes, labels, and warning signs:

• Text — single or multi-line text with font selection
• QR code — embed a QR code alongside text
• Frame — decorative border with adjustable thickness
• Stand — integrated stand for desk placement
• Mounting holes — wall mount option
• Size — adjustable width, height, and depth

Lithophane

Convert any image into a 3D-printable light panel:

• Image upload — JPG, PNG, or BMP
• Shape — flat, curved, or cylindrical
• Resolution — detail level (pixels per mm)
• Thickness — minimum and maximum thickness range
• Inversion — swap light and dark areas
• Border — optional frame around the panel

Best results

Print with white PLA at 100% infill. Place a light source behind the panel to reveal the image.

Storage Box

Generate parametric storage boxes with Gridfinity compatibility:

• Dimensions — width, depth, and height in mm
• Wall thickness — adjustable walls
• Dividers — internal divider grid (X and Y directions)
• Lid — none, snap-fit, or sliding lid
• Corners — rounded or sharp
• Label slot — front-facing label area
• Gridfinity — compatible base pattern for modular stacking

Text Plate

Create 3D text plates with multi-line support:

• Text — multi-line text with line break control
• Font — font and size selection
• Alignment — left, center, or right
• Style — embossed (raised) or engraved (recessed) text
• Base plate — adjustable size and shape
• Mounting — optional holes for screws or magnets

Keychain

Design custom keychains:

• Text — short text or initials
• Shape — rectangle, circle, oval, heart, tag, or custom
• Ring hole — automatic attachment hole
• Thickness — total keychain thickness
• Multi-color — layer-based color swap support for AMS/MMU printers

Cable Label

Generate wrap-around cable management labels:

• Text — cable name or identifier
• Style — clip-on or wrap-around
• Cable diameter — common sizes or custom input
• Font — readable fonts optimized for small text
• Batch — generate multiple labels on one plate

Relief

Convert images to raised 3D surfaces or stamps:

• Image upload — JPG, PNG, or BMP
• Depth — adjustable relief depth
• Inversion — swap raised and recessed areas
• Smoothing — surface smoothness control
• Border — optional frame around the relief
• Resolution — detail level based on image size

Stencil

Create cut-out stencils from images:

• Image upload — automatic conversion with threshold control
• Text — alternative text-based stencil
• Bridges — automatic bridge generation for floating elements (e.g. the center of letters like O, A, B)
• Thickness — stencil thickness in mm
• Margin — border around the stencil
• Bridge width — adjustable for structural integrity

NFC Filament Tag

Write filament information to NFC tags in OpenSpool format:

• Filament data — material type, color, brand, weight
• OpenSpool format — compatible with OpenSpool-enabled printers
• Tag writing — direct NFC tag programming from the browser
• Spool inventory — link to existing spools in your inventory

3MF Converter

Convert Bambu Lab .3mf project files to Snapmaker U1 format:

• Input — Bambu Lab .3mf files with embedded print profiles
• Output — converted .3mf compatible with Snapmaker U1
• Profile mapping — translates Bambu print settings to Snapmaker equivalents
• Batch conversion — convert multiple files at once

Calibration Tools

8 sub-tools for printer calibration and testing:

Sub-tool	Purpose
Tolerance test	Test dimensional accuracy with graduated fit slots
Bed level	Generate a bed leveling pattern for first-layer calibration
Temp tower	Temperature tower for finding optimal print temperature
Retraction test	Retraction distance and speed calibration
Vase mode test	Spiral vase for testing single-wall quality
QR block	QR code calibration block
Custom shapes	Basic geometric shapes for testing
Thread test	Threaded connection tolerance test

Lattice Structure

Generate lattice unit cells for lightweight structural infill:

• Type — BCC, FCC, octet, diamond, or cubic lattice
• Cell size — unit cell dimensions
• Strut diameter — configurable strut thickness
• Array — repeat cells in X, Y, Z directions
• Use case — lightweight brackets, heat exchangers, aesthetic panels

Multi-Color

Create multi-object 3MF files for AMS/MMU color assignment:

• Layout — stack, side-by-side, or inlay arrangement
• Color assignment — assign colors per object for multi-material printing
• AMS/MMU compatible — ready for Bambu AMS, Prusa MMU, or similar systems
• Import — combine existing STL/3MF files into one multi-color project

Advanced Vase

Generate vases with 7 parametric profiles:

Profile	Shape
Cylinder	Straight walls
Sine	Wavy sine-wave walls
Bulge	Outward bulging mid-section
Flare	Widening top opening
Twist	Spiraling twisted walls
Hourglass	Narrow middle, wide top and bottom
Tulip	Tulip-shaped curved profile

All profiles support adjustable height, diameter, wall thickness, and resolution.

Threads & Joints

Generate threaded fasteners and mechanical joints:

• Bolts — M3 through M20 metric threads
• Nuts — matching hex nuts for all bolt sizes
• Standoffs — hex or round standoffs with threaded ends
• Snap-fit clips — cantilever snap-fit joints for enclosures
• Thread pitch — standard or custom pitch values

Texture Surface

Generate embossed texture patterns for surfaces:

Pattern	Description
Diamond plate	Industrial diamond tread plate
Knurl	Straight or diagonal knurling
Honeycomb	Hexagonal honeycomb grid
Waves	Sinusoidal wave pattern
Brick	Brick wall pattern
Carbon fiber	Woven carbon fiber texture
Dots	Regular dot array
Crosshatch	Crossed diagonal lines

All patterns support adjustable depth, spacing, and tile size.

3MF Validator

Validate 3MF files for correctness and compatibility:

• File validation — check 3MF structure against the specification
• Mesh integrity — detect non-manifold edges, flipped normals, and degenerate triangles
• Extension detection — identify 3MF extensions used (production, materials, beam lattice)
• Color matching — compare model colors against your spool inventory
• Report — detailed validation summary with warnings and errors

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Workflow

1. Open Model Forge from the sidebar
2. Select a tool
3. Configure parameters using the live 3D preview
4. Click Generate to create the 3MF file
5. Download the file or Send to Library to store it
6. From the library, use Send to Printer or Add to Queue

Preview

All tools show a live Three.js 3D preview as you adjust parameters. Rotate and zoom the preview to check the result before generating.