Vacuum Casting
A bridge between prototyping & production
Vacuum Casting
Vacuum casting in conjunction with silicone tooling is the ideal way to create production quality prototypes and end-use parts. It’s quick and a great way to get high-quality cosmetic and functional parts produced in a production-like materials.
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 pour liquid urethane material under precise vacuum into the mould. Once the urethane cures the part is removed and finished.
This process is often used for presentation models, prototyping, low-volume production run or replacement components, such as automotive vintage cars.
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!
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
“I received the MJF housing and they look great! Far better than any 3D printed parts I’ve seen to date. ” — Matthew Cleary, Designer – Sydney, NSWView testimonials
