How to enable mold mode in BS(like cura)

Bambu Lab Software Bambu Suite
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I would like to use mold mode like Cura to create concrete molds out of TPU filament but cant find the settings. vase mode makes the mold too flimsy. Cura doesn’t like to talk to P1S

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Bambu Studio does not have a built‑in “Mold Mode” toggle

  1. Import figurine STL

  2. Add a cube → scale to mold size

  3. Mark figurine as Negative Volume

  4. Add two cylinders → mark as Positive (alignment pins)

  5. Add a cone → mark as Negative Volume (pour spout)

  6. Duplicate the block → split into two halves

  7. Slice using Even‑Odd mode

  8. Print both halves

3

I just ran a trial with a simple shape and an old installation of Cura (5.5).
After slicing for a mold in Cura, I could save the gcode file to my drive and then just drag and drop it into Studio.
Maybe worth a shot…

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Thx I will definitely give that a shot.

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I may give it a try but the mold I’m making is an open mold for concrete patio pavers (200mm rhombics x 60mm Thick). seams a little involved but I’m always up for a challenge.

6

Are you still looking for a way to make these paver molds? I developed a Windows app called Mold Maker that creates printable molds from STL models, with adjustable splits, alignment keys, pouring funnels and vents. You export the mold parts and bring them into Bambu Studio for printing.

It’s $10 one-time (can try the demo first). Since you mentioned an open mold for your rhombic pavers, I’d want to check that specific shape before recommending it for your project. Do you have a screenshot of the paver and which face you want left open?