Workflow
Design a custom 3D-printed mount or adapter
Design a custom mounting bracket or adapter by measuring both sides of the connection. Specify hole spacing, fasteners, offsets and access for assembly, then inspect the CAD model and test its fit with the actual components.
Measure both sides of a mount or adapter
- Capture the first interface and second interface separately: hole centers, diameters, faces, and insertion direction.
- State fastener sizes, clearance, wall thickness, and the available envelope between the interfaces.
- Describe expected load direction and print a fit coupon for each critical side.
Measure both sides of the connection
Record hole patterns, diameters, insertion depth, contact faces and nearby obstructions for each object. Include the available envelope and tool access. Direct dimensions control the actual fit.
Build interfaces before decorative shape
Generate the mating features and a simple connecting body first. Verify alignment, then refine ribs, fillets or cable clearance. Preserve hole spacing, offsets and wall thickness as named parameters for later adjustment.
Check load path and assembly sequence
Inspect whether bodies connect, fasteners can be inserted and tools can reach them. Review load direction, lever arm and failure consequence. Print a drilling or fit template before producing the final mount.
Critical mounts are engineering components
Vehicle, overhead, rotating and human-supporting mounts require qualified calculation and physical testing. A passed geometry check confirms bounded CAD facts, not structural capacity or regulatory compliance.
Practical questions
What measurements are needed for a custom mount?
A mount needs measurements for both interfaces, not just the object being attached. Record center-to-center distances, hole sizes, contact faces, clearance, fasteners, and the space between them.
How do I design a 3D-printed adapter that fits?
Model the two mating interfaces from measurements and preserve enough clearance for the chosen process. Test each side physically before relying on the full adapter under load.