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Custom mounts guide

How to Measure for a Custom Mount, Holder or Bracket

Capture the dimensions and context needed to design a custom holder around a device, surface or unusual mounting position.

01

Measure the object being held

Record overall dimensions and the surfaces that can safely contact the holder. Identify buttons, ports, vents, lenses or moving areas that must remain accessible.

02

Describe the mounting surface

A wall, shelf, tube, desk edge, existing screw pattern or equipment frame each creates a different interface. Include photos and dimensions of both sides of the connection.

03

Explain orientation and load

State how the object should sit and whether the mount sees vibration, pulling, repeated removal or other loads. This context matters more than simply saying the part should be “strong.”

04

Identify adjustment or removal needs

Some objects should slide in and out, some should be screwed permanently, and others need angle adjustment. Describe the desired user interaction before design begins.

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Send the object, file, photos or measurements you already have. The next questions can be based on your actual project rather than a generic example.

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Questions about this project type

Can you design around a specific device?

Yes, provided adequate dimensions/reference geometry and lawful use of any relevant design information are available.

Can a mount be used for safety-critical loads?

Safety-critical or high-load use requires dedicated engineering evaluation and should not be assumed suitable from a standard custom-print workflow.