Vacuum Casting
A bridge between prototyping & production
Vacuum Casting
Vacuum casting is a great way to get high-quality cosmetic and functional parts produced in a production-like material quickly and inexpensively before proceeding to injection-moulding. At GoProto, we start the process with a master pattern made using 3D printing or machining depending on tolerance needs. We then use that master to make a silicone rubber mould. We then pour liquid urethane material under precise vacuum into the mold. After this vacuum moulding process, the urethane cures and we remove your part. After finishing, the part is ready to be inspected and used in your product as either a prototype or in a low-volume production run.
Because of vacuum casting’s ability to produce parts with textures quickly, it is a process worth investigating. GoProto can make the vacuum moulding and casting process a straightforward experience for you!
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Solutions: Urethane Castings
MATERIALS:
ABS-LIKE COLORS || PTM&W 8902, TC-851
ABS-LIKE COLOR & TEXTURE || PTM&W 8902
PP-LIKE BEIGE || PX205
LEXAN-LIKE CLEAR || PX523
LEXAN-LIKE COLOR || PX5210
LEXAN-LIKE COLOR & TEXTURE || PX5210
TPE-LIKE COLOR || SHORE A DUROM – 25A, 40A, 50A, 60A, 70A, 80A, & 90A (+/- 5)
TPE-LIKE COLOR & TEXTURE || SHORE A DUROM – 25A, 40A, 50A, 60A, 70A, 80A, & 90A (+/- 5)
SHORE 60D || PT&W 7660
SILICONE || SmoothOn SORTA CLEAR, SmoothOnFlex 50, RTV 30-40
POM-LIKE || PX245
HIGH HEAT 120°C || PX223HT
HIGH HEAT 170°C || PX5210
UL 94 VO || PTM&W 8952
“Hey Guys, Hope all is well! I just received the sheet metal parts and assembled them onto the prototype it belongs to and it’s perfect! Just wanted to let you know you guys did a great job!” — Daren (design engineering company)View testimonials
