There is no automatic way to convert .stl files into solid models.
I've been working at a reverse engineering company where they converted scan data (.stl files) into solid formats.
You need a special kind of software for that, (I think we used GeoMagic or something like that), and it's still a time consuming job.
For a simple model, easiest way is to redraw it in Solidworks, but a model like this, that's not an option. Your only option is to find someone who specializes in turning .stl files in solid models, but for a model like this, that will be quite expensive.
Last edited: Nov 24, 2013