Technology

Vacuum Casting is a copying technique used for the production of small series of functional plastic parts. Using two-component polyurethanes and silicone molds, Vacuum Casting is known for its fast production of high-quality prototypes or end-use products.

What kind of prototype are suitable for silicone molding processing to make?

◆Rubber prototype;

◆Low-volume production of prototype;

The crafts process of low volume production:

Remark: Can get a different surface color by adding different pigments during production process.

  The advantage of silicone molding:

◆without the high costs and lead times of steel or aluminum tooling.

◆Molds can be ready in a few days once the master pattern is available

◆Many different molding polymers are available that can be pigmented per your color requirements

◆High-fidelity of the mold gives excellent surface details requiring little or no post-processing

◆This is an excellent option for testing multiple variations of a prototype design for rapid product development;

 The disadvantage of silicone molding:

◆Only can copy 20 pieces prototype, if more than that quantity the silicone mold will be deformation ,the prototype will imprecise;

Silicone prototype: