Articulated Work Holding Arms
A weighted base with friction-jointed arms that hold small parts steady during detail work.
Original prompt
“Design a weighted base with two articulated friction-joint arms for holding small parts during detail work.”
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
160 × 120 × 250 mm
Estimated lead time
7 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
Model makers, jewellers and repair technicians.
Benefits
The stock versions are notoriously flimsy, so there is a clear improvement to sell against.
Manufacturing suitability
Printed friction joints tune by tolerance alone — no springs or fasteners.
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.