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A fully parametric mesh panel generator: pick a rectangle or ellipse boundary, a solid border frame, and one of five interior grid patterns. Add mounting screw holes at the corners (or evenly around a bolt circle for an ellipse), with an optional countersink for flat-head screws.

Looking for a panel or open-top basket with a snap-fit lid instead? Those are separate listings: Parametric Mesh Basket Generator and Parametric Mesh Panel Generator.

Key Features

• Rectangle or ellipse boundary: set overall width and depth (or diameter, for a circle) directly
• Five grid patterns: square, diagonal (45 degree square), hexagonal honeycomb, triangular, and staggered circular holes; every pattern tessellates edge to edge with a uniform strut width between holes
• Solid border frame: frame around the outer edge, width set directly (set to 0 for no border)
• Side handles: optional flat, colander-style ear handles sticking out from the rim (any count, evenly spaced), each with an optional hanging hole
• Mounting screw holes: optional, placed at the 4 corners for a rectangle or evenly around a bolt circle for an ellipse; count, diameter, inset, and rotation are all configurable
• Exact hole spacing option: switch from edge-inset placement to an exact hole-to-hole distance, for matching a known mounting/bolt pattern regardless of panel size
• Countersink option: optional conical countersink on each screw hole so a flat-head screw sits flush with the top face
• Auto-sized holes and struts: hole_size and strut_width default to 2.5x your nozzle diameter when left at 0, so a fresh copy prints cleanly without any tuning
• Pattern rotation: rotate the whole grid independently of the panel's default orientation

Print Settings

Download the optimized print profile from this page, delete the sample models off the plate, and import your STL into it.

How to Use

1. Outer Shape: set shape to rectangle or ellipse, then outer_x, outer_y, and thickness.
2. Border: set border_width; 0 removes it entirely.
3. Side handles (optional): turn on side_handle_enable, set side_handle_count, side_handle_length, and side_handle_width. Set side_handle_hole_diameter above 0 for a hanging hole at each tip.
4. Screw holes (optional): turn on screw_holes_enable, set screw_hole_count, screw_hole_diameter, and screw_hole_inset. If you need an exact known hole spacing instead, turn on screw_hole_exact_spacing and set screw_hole_spacing_x/screw_hole_spacing_y directly. Turn on screw_countersink_enable if you want a flat-head screw to sit flush.
5. Pick a pattern: choose pattern and, if you want a specific look, set hole_size and strut_width; leave both at 0 to auto-size from nozzle_diameter.
6. Export the STL, delete the sample models off the plate, and import your STL into it.

Customization

Use the MakerWorld Customizer. All parameters are grouped and annotated.

Outer Shape - shape: rect for a rectangle, ellipse for an ellipse or circle - outer_x: overall width, X axis (mm) - outer_y: overall depth, Y axis (mm) - thickness: panel material thickness (mm)

Border Frame - border_width: solid border frame width (mm); 0 = no border

Side Handles - side_handle_enable: toggle flat, colander-style ear handles on/off - side_handle_count: number of handles, placed evenly around the rim (2 = opposite each other) - side_handle_length: how far each handle extends beyond the outer edge (mm) - side_handle_width: width of each handle (mm) - side_handle_hole_diameter: diameter of an optional hanging hole through each handle's tip; 0 = no hole (mm) - side_handle_angle_offset: rotates the handle placement (degrees); 0 places the first handle along +X

Screw Holes - screw_holes_enable: toggle mounting screw holes on/off - screw_hole_count: 4 places one at each corner (rect) or evenly around a bolt circle (ellipse); other counts are placed evenly around the panel - screw_hole_diameter: screw shaft clearance hole diameter (mm) - screw_hole_inset: distance from each hole's center to the nearest outer edge (mm); ignored when screw_hole_exact_spacing is on - screw_hole_exact_spacing: specify the exact hole-to-hole spacing directly instead of an edge inset - screw_hole_spacing_x: exact distance between opposite hole centers, X axis (mm); used only when screw_hole_exact_spacing is on - screw_hole_spacing_y: exact distance between opposite hole centers, Y axis (mm); used only when screw_hole_exact_spacing is on - screw_hole_angle_offset: rotates which rect corner is first (steps of 90 degrees), or the ellipse bolt-circle start angle (degrees) - screw_countersink_enable: add a conical countersink on the top face for a flat-head screw - screw_countersink_diameter: countersink diameter at the top face (mm); should be larger than screw_hole_diameter - screw_countersink_depth: countersink depth, cut down from the top face (mm)

Mesh Pattern - pattern: square, diagonal, hex, triangle, or circle - hole_size: hole size (mm); flat-to-flat, edge length, or diameter depending on pattern; 0 = auto (2.5x nozzle diameter) - strut_width: wall width between holes (mm); 0 = auto (2.5x nozzle diameter) - pattern_rotation: extra rotation applied to the whole pattern (degrees)

Printer - nozzle_diameter: drives the auto strut/hole sizing and minimum-feature warnings (mm)

Pattern Notes

Every pattern is built as a continuous solid lattice rather than a punch-through grid of disconnected holes, so the remaining material always stays one connected piece. Triangular and circular holes sit on the same tightly-packed triangular lattice as the hex pattern, so every hole is equidistant from its six neighbors and the gap between any two adjacent holes is a uniform strut width.

Screw Hole Notes

The countersink is a cone that tapers from screw_hole_diameter at its base up to screw_countersink_diameter at the top face, so it meets the shaft hole below it with no step. Keep screw_countersink_depth comfortably under thickness so it doesn't cut all the way through.

screw_hole_exact_spacing is useful when you're mounting into something with a fixed hole pattern (an existing enclosure, a standard bracket, etc.): instead of screw_hole_inset deriving hole positions from the panel edges, screw_hole_spacing_x/screw_hole_spacing_y set the exact distance between opposite holes directly, independent of outer_x/outer_y.

Sizing Tips

• If holes print closed or clogged, increase hole_size above 2.5x your nozzle diameter.
• If struts look flimsy or go missing, increase strut_width; anything thinner than 2.5x your nozzle diameter will not print as designed.