Parametric Parts Tray Generator
Create a printable open-top tray with adjustable dimensions, wall thickness, and an optional divider.
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Use our free calculators, generators, and resources to price prints, tune slicer settings, scale models, and improve your 3D printing workflow.
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Free 3D printing generators, converters, and calculators for your workflow.
Screw-Top Container Generator
Generate a custom 3D printable screw-top container STL with a threaded body and matching lid.
Free 3MF Splitter
Upload a colored 3MF, select painted color regions in a viewer, and export split 3MF files locally.
SVG to OpenSCAD Converter
Keep your OpenSCAD files self-contained by converting your SVGs into native OpenSCAD code
Filament Weight / Length Calculator
Convert filament weight to length, or length to weight, using diameter and material density.
Scale Percentage Calculator
Calculate the slicer scale percentage needed to resize a model to a target dimension.
Print Time Estimator
Create a rough print time estimate from model weight, layer height, infill, speed, and efficiency.
3D Print Cost Calculator
Estimate print price from filament, electricity, machine time, labor, and markup.
MakerWorld Earnings Calculator
Model creator earnings assumptions from downloads, boosts, point value, and conversion estimates.
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Browse every PrintNexus generator, converter, and calculator in one place.
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Quote a print job in seconds.
The Print Cost Calculator folds material, electricity, machine time, labor, and markup into one defensible starting price.
- Breaks every quote into material, power, labor, and machine time
- Adjust markup to model target margin before quoting paid work
- Pairs with filament, scaling, timing, and creator earnings tools
PRINT-COST.calc
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$/kg
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material $2.88electricity $0.12machine $7.47
Suggested price
$15.20
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The good stuff, without the hunt
Slicers, model libraries, and calibration references worth keeping close.
OrcaSlicer
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
Community slicer with advanced calibration tools, profile controls, and broad printer support.
Bambu Studio
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
Official Bambu Lab slicer and printer workflow software for Bambu printers and MakerWorld models.
MakerWorld
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
Model sharing platform from Bambu Lab with printable profiles, collections, and creator programs.
Printables
EXTERNAL RESOURCE
Large model library with community uploads, collections, contests, and printable project files.
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Read our blog to level up your 3d printing
Plain-spoken articles on pricing, materials, and slicer settings.
3D Printing Blog
3D Print Troubleshooting: How to Fix 15 Common Print Quality Issues
The complete 3D print troubleshooting guide: stringing, warping, layer shifting, under-extrusion, blobs, poor top layers, clogged nozzles, and more - with symptoms, causes, fixes, and prevention.
3D Printing Blog
How Much to Charge for 3D Prints (Pricing Formula + Real Example)
A practical formula for pricing 3D prints - material, machine time, labor, failed prints, and margin, with a real worked example.
3D Printing Blog
Best Filament for Functional Parts: PLA vs PETG vs ABS vs Nylon
PLA vs PETG vs ABS vs ASA vs TPU vs nylon - compared by strength, heat resistance, flexibility, and printability, with quick picks for common functional parts.