Lathe Blank Alignment Fixture
A fixture that centres small turning blanks consistently before they go on the lathe.
Original prompt
“Design a fixture that centres small square turning blanks on their axis before mounting, for repeatable lathe setups.”
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
CNC machining
Recommended material
Aluminium 6061
Estimated size
120 × 120 × 40 mm
Estimated lead time
10 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
Pen turners and small-production woodturners.
Benefits
Repeatability matters most to people producing in batches — a commercial buyer.
Manufacturing suitability
The centring accuracy is the product, so machining is the appropriate method.
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.