SweepRelief
flowing-line relief generator · STL export for CNC

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Free access gives you the full designer — every slider, every preset, the whole rotating 3D preview, no watermark. Full access unlocks the STL export and a downloadable offline copy of the tool.

SweepRelief

flowing-line relief generator · STL export for CNC

Style

Presets set the pattern parameters below — seed, panel size and export settings stay put, so you can A/B styles on the same composition.

Panel (mm)

Flow

Angularity morphs the waves from smooth sines into sharp zigzags. Amplitude 0 = dead-straight ribbons at the flow angle.

Eddies

Eddies pull the ribbons into closed swirls and teardrops, letting the flow sweep back on itself.

Ribbons

Inlay pockets

Pockets are flat zones cut to the base plane — drop your flower models into these.

Frame

Seed

Export

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About Sweep Relief

Sweep Relief turns a handful of sliders into a flowing, ribbon-like 3D surface — the kind of organic, sweeping relief pattern that's normally hours of manual work in CAD or ZBrush. Set your panel size, pick a starting style, then shape the wave flow, eddies and ribbon banding until the raking-light preview looks right, and export a CNC-ready STL.

Common uses

How to use it

  1. Pick a starting preset — Organic, Industrial, Chevron, Turbulent or Fine grain.
  2. Set your panel's real width, height, base thickness and relief depth in millimetres.
  3. Shape the flow with wave angle, amplitude, frequency and warp, then add eddies and adjust the ribbon banding until you like what you see.
  4. If you're planning an inlay, dial in pocket coverage so flat zones appear where you want them.
  5. Choose a mesh resolution — the hint text under it shows the point pitch and estimated file size — then export your STL.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sweep Relief, and who is it for?

It generates flowing, ribbon-like 3D relief patterns for panels, doors and inlays — built for woodworkers and makers with a CNC router or 3D carving setup who want an original surface pattern without modelling one by hand.

Do I need a CNC machine or CAM software to use it?

No — the designer and 3D preview run entirely in your browser. To actually cut a result you'll need CAM software such as Vectric, Carveco or Fusion 360 (all of which open STL files) and a CNC router or carving machine.

What can I do for free, and what does unlocking add?

Every control is free — presets, wave shape, eddies, ribbon banding, inlay pockets, the frame border, and the full rotating 3D preview with no watermark. Unlocking adds the STL export at your chosen resolution, plus a downloadable offline copy of the whole tool.

What kind of file do I get, and will it work on my machine?

A single watertight binary STL — a solid top surface, four walls and a flat bottom, all in real millimetres based on your panel size and depth. It opens in any CAM package that reads STL, ready for roughing and finishing toolpaths.

Can I sell things I make with it?

Yes. Once you've generated and cut a panel, the physical piece is yours to keep, gift or sell — the license only covers the tool itself, not the carvings you make with it.