Scale precisely
Set a final height, width, depth, longest side, or scale factor using millimetres, centimetres, inches, or feet.
Windows & macOS desktop software
Scale & Cut 3D
From oversized model to plated 3MF. Automatically.
Scale and cut one large model into bed-sized pieces, add alignment connectors, then automatically arrange every piece on plates and create 3MF projects for OrcaSlicer or Bambu Studio.
No manual plating.Open the generated 3MF, choose your filament settings, slice, and print.
Windows 10+ · macOS 12+ on Apple silicon · OrcaSlicer or Bambu Studio required
Plated projectsOrcaSlicerBambu StudioOrca-based slicers*
ImportsSTLOBJ3MFPLYOFF
What it does
From one oversized model to plated 3MF projects.
Keep the creative scale of the model while automating the repetitive cutting, connector, routing, and plate-layout work.
Mixed-bed routing
Select printers with different build volumes, including custom sizes. Each finished piece is routed to the smallest selected bed it fits, reserving larger beds for pieces that need them.
Plan assembly
Add press-fit or glue-fit pegs, recessed matching codes, tiny-piece avoidance, and optional hollowing before export.
Automatic plated 3MFs
Inspect the exploded assembly, then generate 3MF projects with pieces already oriented and arranged across print plates.
Slicer compatibility
Know what opens as a complete project.
Scale & Cut 3D uses Bambu/Orca project metadata to retain automatic plate assignments. Some slicers can open the model geometry without preserving those plates.
SlicerCompatibilityWhat to expect
OrcaSlicerFull project
Opens the generated plates, arranged pieces, and project data.
Bambu StudioFull project
Opens the generated plates, arranged pieces, and project data.
Orca-based slicersFull project*
Compatible forks such as QIDI Studio and ElegooSlicer open the generated plate projects. Select profiles appropriate for your printer before slicing.
PrusaSlicerGeometry only
Can recover the model pieces, but does not retain Bambu/Orca plate organization or project settings.
CuraGeometry only
May import model geometry, but the automatic plate layout is not supported.
*Orca-based slicers share the Bambu/Orca project structure. Very old versions may need updating before they can read projects created by newer releases.
How it works
See the complete workflow.
The walkthrough shows model setup, printer selection, cutting, exploded review, and plated-file generation.
Player unavailable? Watch the walkthrough on YouTube.
- 1
Choose and size
Open a model, choose its finished size, and select one or more available printers. Mixed bed sizes are supported.
- 2
Cut and inspect
Generate bed-sized pieces and review the combined exploded assembly before committing to plates.
- 3
Plate and print
Open the exported OrcaSlicer or Bambu Studio projects to set filament, slice, and print.
Questions
Before you buy.
What does Scale & Cut 3D do?
It scales oversized 3D models, divides them into pieces that fit selected printer beds, optionally adds alignment connectors, and exports slicer-ready projects.
Which slicers are supported?
OrcaSlicer, Bambu Studio, and Orca-based slicers such as QIDI Studio and ElegooSlicer can open the plated projects. Select printer, material, and process profiles appropriate for your machine before slicing. PrusaSlicer and Cura can import geometry but do not preserve the automatic Bambu/Orca plate organization.
Can I use printers with different bed sizes for one model?
Yes. Select multiple printer models or add a custom bed size. Scale & Cut 3D plans the cuts around the largest selected build volume, then routes each resulting piece to the smallest selected printer it fits. Large-only pieces remain assigned to the larger bed. Current routing prioritizes fit and does not yet balance equal workloads across every printer.
Which model formats can it open?
STL, OBJ, 3MF, PLY, and OFF files are supported.
Does one license cover Windows and Mac?
Yes. One purchase includes both downloads and activation on up to two computers. The Mac build currently requires Apple silicon.
One-time purchase
Scale & Cut 3D
$10USD
Both platforms · two computer activations · license key included
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