đĻ Parametric Box Generator
Design custom 3D printable boxes with various lid types, compartments, and mounting options. Perfect for organization, storage, and custom enclosures.
đ Box Dimensions
đŠ Lid Type
âŦī¸ Base Options
⨠Additional Features
âšī¸ How to Use
- Set Dimensions: Enter your desired box length, width, and height
- Choose Lid Type: Select press-fit, sliding, separate lid, or no lid
- Adjust Settings: Fine-tune wall thickness, corner radius, and clearances
- Add Features: Enable compartments or mounting holes if needed
- Generate: Click "Generate Box" to create the 3D model
- Download: Download individual STL files for box and lid
đĄ Lid Types Explained
đ Press-Fit Lid
A rim on the underside of the lid presses into the box opening for a snug friction fit - no tabs, clips, or fasteners. It holds by friction alone, so the fit depends heavily on your printer's tolerance: print a small test piece first and adjust Lid Clearance until it holds without needing force. Expect to fine-tune this per printer/material.
âī¸ Sliding Lid
Lid slides into grooves on the box walls. Secure closure with a smooth sliding action.
đŠ Separate Lid
Simple lid that sits on top. Can be held with rubber bands or tape.
đĻ No Lid
Open top box, perfect for organizers and trays.
đ¯ Print Settings Recommendations
- Wall Thickness: Minimum 1mm (2-3mm recommended for strength)
- Lid Clearance: 0.2-0.4mm for good fit (adjust based on printer tolerance)
- Infill: 20-30% for general use, 40-50% for heavy loads
- Layer Height: 0.2mm standard, 0.15mm for better fit
- Supports: Usually not needed for standard boxes
- Material: PLA for display, PETG for durability, ABS for strength
- Box Orientation: Print open-side up (as generated) - the floor sits flat on the bed and the walls rise with zero overhangs
- Lid Orientation: Print flat-side down (rim/rails facing up) - this puts the largest surface on the bed for the best finish and needs no supports. Printing it rim-down would leave the whole underside unsupported
đ¯ When to Use It
- Printing organisers for screws, tools or electronics components.
- Making a custom enclosure that fits a specific board or device.
- Producing storage boxes with a lid that fits your printer's tolerances.
đĄ Tips & Common Pitfalls
- Set lid clearance to suit your printer. A tight gap fuses the lid to the box, a loose one rattles. Start around 0.2 to 0.3 mm and adjust.
- Keep walls at least two nozzle widths thick, so that is 0.8 mm for a 0.4 mm nozzle, for a solid print.
- Print the box open side up, and the lid flat on the bed so it needs no supports.
- Do a quick small test print before committing to a large box.