Vice Blocks & Machining Aids

Easton3D's Chris Easton has over 25 years experience of mechanical production engineering ranging from R & D Machinist through to Production Engineer, In a wide variety of industries including High Vacuum and Motorsport development.

Fixturing and workholding are essential in any workshop, whether you’re using a 3D printer, laser engraver or CNC machine. These tools help hold parts securely, improve accuracy and make everyday jobs easier and more repeatable.

AtEaston3D, we design and produce custom 3D printed fixtures for a wide range of machines and tasks. From vice blocks and soft jaws to alignment tools, swarf trays and workholding aids, we create practical solutions that fit your setup and the way you work.

3D printed fixtures are ideal for small users and hobbyists because they’re lightweight, affordable and quick to replace. They’re also useful for engineers and CNC users who need custom shapes, temporary tooling or low‑risk prototypes before committing to metal.

For laser engraving, we can create simple holders that keep items steady or position parts at the correct height — even if they’re only needed for a couple of uses. We can also design 3D printed components that work alongside existing metal fixtures, giving you the benefits of custom shapes without the risk of heat damage.

For example: we designed a fixture for an X‑Tool laser engraver that screws securely into the machine’s bed and uses interchangeable plastic inserts to hold different pendant shapes. The inserts eventually melted after a few uses, but the main fixture remained unaffected — and the design could easily be produced in metal for long‑term use without needing to realign it each time.

If you need something to hold a part in place, support a job, improve alignment or make a process easier, we can usually design and print a fixture to suit it. Every workshop is different, and these aids are often the small details that make a big difference.

For customers looking to purchase ready‑made items, we also offer a separate category of functional 3D prints. This content page simply provides extra information about how fixturing and workholding can help you get more from your machines. If you can’t find what you need in our functional 3D prints category, we also offer Design & Modelling and a full 3D Printing Service, linked below.