{"product_id":"blender-add-on-cut-and-key","title":"Blender Add-on: Cut and Key","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSplit 3D Models for Printing in Seconds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDraw. Cut. Key. Export.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeyCut for Blender\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you split a selected 3D model by drawing a straight or smoothly curved line directly across it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe add-on automatically creates a clean separation gap and adds a matching tapered connection key, making the two parts easier to align, assemble and glue after printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with Blender 5.1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Try 3 Cuts Free]\u003cbr\u003e[Buy a Licence]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStop Building Every Cut Manually\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing a large or complex model for 3D printing often means creating cutting objects, running multiple Boolean operations, adding alignment keys and manually adjusting tolerances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeyCut turns that process into one simple workflow:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect your 3D model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDraw a straight or smooth curved cutting line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjust the cut and key settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerate two print-ready parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo complicated Boolean setup. No manually modelling matching sockets. No repeated measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTwo Cutting Tools\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStraight-Line Cut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDraw a straight line across the selected model to create a clean, direct cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge figurines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBusts and statues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelmets and props\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModels that need to fit smaller print beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmooth Curved Cut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDraw a smooth spline to create a curved or organic cutting path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for hiding seams along:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClothing folds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmour panels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHairlines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuscles and body contours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExisting design details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurved cuts can make the final seam less visible and help the separated parts follow the natural shape of the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAutomatic Cutting Clearance\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeyCut removes a thin section of material between the two generated parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe default cut thickness is \u003cstrong\u003e0.2 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, removing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.1 mm from the first side\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.1 mm from the second side\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe value is fully adjustable. When another thickness is selected, the add-on automatically divides it evenly between both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates a controlled separation and helps prevent the parts from overlapping after printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAutomatic Connection Key\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tapered square alignment key is automatically added to one side of the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA matching socket is subtracted from the opposite side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tapered shape helps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuide the parts into position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevent incorrect alignment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake assembly easier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprove stability during gluing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce visible positioning errors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAdjustable Key Tolerance\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe socket is slightly larger than the connection key so that printed parts can fit together correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe default clearance is \u003cstrong\u003e0.2 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, but it can be adjusted for different:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResin settings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFDM layer heights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFit preferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a smaller clearance for a tighter fit or increase it when your printer requires more tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBuilt for 3D Printing\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeyCut is designed for artists, sculptors, makers and businesses that regularly prepare models for physical production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResin printing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFDM printing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacter models\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiniatures and statues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosplay props\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelmets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct prototypes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge models that require multiple print sections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat KeyCut Automates\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight-line model cutting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth spline-based cutting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparation-gap generation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable cut thickness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomatic tapered square key creation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomatic matching socket creation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable key-to-socket clearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplitting one model into two separate parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing large models for easier printing and assembly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrom One Model to Two Printable Parts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1. Select Your Model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the mesh object you want to divide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2. Draw the Cutting Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse either the straight-line tool or the smooth curved-line tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e3. Adjust the Settings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet your preferred cut thickness, key size and socket clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e4. Generate the Cut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeyCut splits the model, creates the separation gap and adds the connection system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e5. Export and Print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect the generated parts, export them and prepare them in your preferred slicer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTry It Free\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest the complete cutting workflow with \u003cstrong\u003e3 free cuts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo need to purchase before checking whether KeyCut works for your models and workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Download and Try 3 Free Cuts]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSimple Pricing\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne-Device Licence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e$12\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the price of three coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse KeyCut on one device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlender 5.1 support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight cutting tool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth curved cutting tool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable cut thickness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomatic tapered connection keys\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable socket clearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 free cuts before purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Buy for $12]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree-Device Licence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e$30\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse KeyCut on up to three of your devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for users working between a desktop, laptop and workshop computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActivation on up to 3 devices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete KeyCut functionality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight and curved cuts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable cutting and connection settings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Buy for $30]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Blender version is supported?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeyCut is designed for \u003cstrong\u003eBlender 5.1\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan I create curved cuts?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The smooth cutting tool allows you to draw a spline and use it as the cutting path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much material is removed during the cut?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe default total cut thickness is \u003cstrong\u003e0.2 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. By default, the add-on removes 0.1 mm from each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis value can be adjusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat type of connection key is created?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe add-on creates a tapered square key on one part and subtracts a matching socket from the other part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs the socket larger than the key?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The socket has a default additional clearance of \u003cstrong\u003e0.2 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e to compensate for printing tolerances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clearance is adjustable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan I change the size of the key?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The key dimensions and fit settings can be adjusted before generating the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs it suitable for resin and FDM printing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The adjustable clearances allow the tool to be configured for different printing technologies, machines and materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens after the free trial?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can perform three cuts free of charge. After that, you will need to activate a one-device or three-device licence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCut Smarter. Print Bigger. 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