Twisted Bottle, 3D Printable Demo Part
Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
This model is not currently offered as a verified ready to buy print.
What it does
- Demonstrate your 3D printer's capability with this classic twisted bottle design
- Compare your FDM print quality to commercial Stratasys machines
- Includes Solidworks 2011 and STEP files for easy modification
- Perfect sample part for testing dimensional accuracy and surface finish
The Twisted Bottle is an iconic 3D printing demo part originally created by Stratasys as a free sample to showcase industrial 3D printer capabilities. This twisted container design tests your printer's ability to handle complex geometry, dimensional precision, and detailed features, making it ideal for comparing your output against commercial-grade machines.
Whether you're new to 3D printing or benchmarking your FDM printer's performance, this part serves as a reliable reference model. The intricate twisted geometry reveals how well your printer handles curves and wall thickness variations, while the screw-top opening demonstrates functional assembly features.
Includes complete Solidworks 2011 and STEP file formats, allowing you to inspect the design, make adjustments, or use it as a learning tool for CAD preparation and print optimization.
29k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.
What you get
- This design prints as one piece.
- Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.
What it is made of
Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.
Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.
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Who made this design
Designed by 2ROBOTGUY. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit required. See the original design