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Slice a 3D model into flat parts that slot together. Exports DXF and SVG per sheet.

Project

Load project

Saves the model, every setting, body roles and panel edits in one file.

Model

Load STL, OBJ or 3MF
or drop a file onto the viewer

Sample model

Rotate model 90°

Scale

Size

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Bodies

Keep-out clearance

Locking tabs into cut inserts

Tab length

Construction

Crate Radial Stacked

Grid rotation about Z

Slice directions

A panels

pcs

B panels

pcs

Assembly direction

B drops onto A A drops onto B

Panel spacing

Distance

Radial fins (R)

pcs

Horizontal rings (H)

pcs

Hub radius (0 = smallest that clears)

Fins radiate around the vertical axis through the model's centre. Rotate the model to change the axis.

Layer axis

Remove parts with no joints Lighten panels with cut-outs

Rim and web width

Window size

Hollow layers

Wall

Solid bottom

lyr

Solid top

lyr

Engrave outline of the next layer Alignment dowel holes

Dowel diameter

Per layer pair

pcs

Minimum part size (area of a square this wide)

Base and mounting

Display base under the model

Base shape

Margin

Half model (cut flat for wall mounting)

Cut across

Keep

Cut position

Back plate on the cut face

Back plate shape

Margin

Keyhole slots for hanging

Head hole

Slot width

Slot length

Number of keyholes

pcs

Keyhole height

Height is measured up the back plate. Keyholes are centred between panels and kept well inside the plate edge so they stay hidden.

Tab length into base and back plate

Material

Stock thickness

Slot clearance

Add fit test pieces

Clearance from

Step

Slots

pcs

Cut the strip and the loose tab, find the slot that fits best and set that value as your slot clearance.

Cutting

CNC router Laser

Bit diameter

Corner relief

Kerf

Compensate kerf

Crush ribs in slots

Rib height

Parts are drawn at finished size. Set your CAM to cut outside the outline and inside holes.

Sheet layout

Sheet width

Sheet height

Edge margin

Part spacing

Engrave part and slot labels

Label height

Sheet outline

Labels are single-stroke paths, ready for a V-bit or a laser line pass.

Export

Group each part in DXF (blocks)

All parts puts every part in one file, spaced out for nesting in your CAM. Sheets ZIP has one DXF and SVG per sheet plus a cut list. DXF layers: CUT_OUTER, CUT_INNER, LABELS, ENGRAVE. Units are millimetres. Untick blocks if your CAM can't read them.

–parts

–joints

–sheets

–cut length

Slicing…

Model Lift Drag a panel to move it