Assembly Locating Fixture
A fixture that holds parts in position during assembly so every unit is identical.
Original prompt
“Design an assembly locating fixture that positions three components in fixed relation to each other during bonding.”
This is a design concept showing what Vanta can produce. It is not a past customer order, and the images below are illustrative of the process rather than photographs of a delivered unit.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing method
FDM 3D printing
Recommended material
PETG
Estimated size
250 × 180 × 60 mm
Estimated lead time
6 business days
Method and material are the recommended starting point for this design. Both are confirmed during engineering review, and lead time is quoted with your order.
From concept to finished part
Step 1 · Concept
Step 2 · Engineering
Step 3 · Manufactured
Why this design works
Intended user
Small manufacturers scaling from prototype to short production runs.
Benefits
Directly improves yield and consistency, which the customer can measure.
Manufacturing suitability
Fixtures are the classic printing use case — one-off, specific, disposable when the product changes.
Order this design
Option A
Order as-is
Produced exactly as designed. No engineering fee — the design work is already done, so you pay manufacturing and shipping only.
Option B
Modify this design
Change dimensions, material, branding or details. Reduced engineering fee, since we are adapting an existing design rather than starting from zero.
Option C
Create your own version
Start from your own idea in this category and go through the full design process. Standard engineering fee applies.
Every option is quoted before anything is made or charged. Pricing depends on size, material, finish and quantity.