A step-by-step walkthrough for creating custom 3D-printable tool inserts with TracetoForge. No CAD experience needed.
Place your tool on a solid, contrasting background. White paper on a dark surface works great. Shoot from directly above, keeping the camera as level as possible. Make sure the entire tool is in frame with some margin. Good lighting helps the edge detection.
After uploading, TracetoForge automatically detects the tool outline using edge detection. Use the Threshold and Sensitivity sliders to fine-tune. If auto-detection misses part of the outline, adjust the Simplification slider.
Click the dimension tool and set the actual size of your tool or the paper reference. This lets TracetoForge convert pixel measurements into real-world millimeters for accurate exports.
Select Custom Tray for rectangular inserts with adjustable walls. Choose Gridfinity Bin for standard-compatible bins with proper base profiles. Pick 3D Object for just the extruded tool shape.
Download STL for standard 3D printing, 3MF for multi-material, SVG for laser cutting, or DXF for CNC. Slice with your preferred slicer and print.