Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Wire splice hot-melt mold is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by defyreality, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Wire splice hot-melt mold 3D printable model by defyreality

Wire splice hot-melt mold

Source: Thingiverse by defyreality

The Wire splice hot-melt mold is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by defyreality. hot-melt (hot glue) mold for wire splices. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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30 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-13 Filament: 9 g License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial Category: Tools & Workshop

Tags: encapsulated, encapsulating, encapsulation, hot glue, Hot Glue Gun, hot melt, hotglue, hotgluegun, mold, molding, splice, splice wire, splicer, wire, Wire Splice

About this model

hot-melt (hot glue) mold for wire splices. I've seen some copies on thingverse of the aluminum name brand one. they were very large, and ate up a significant amount of filament. also both seemed to have problematic stls. i messed up my first set in test because i forgot to use something as a release agent (hotglue will stick really well to petg). so great, 110gr of filament wasted. so i designed my own. significant less filament to print (roughly 1/8, 8-9grams per side vs 55ish) and since i made it from scratch, i was able to easily customize the mold size for the wire ports. it's a fully symmetrical mold, so print two pieces. you can even mix and match the sizes if you want. I've included 3, 4 & 5mm end ports, and a double wire on one end for each. plus a closed end blank, if you wanna cu…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Wire splice hot-melt mold is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by defyreality.
Who made this model?: Designed by defyreality, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.