Vacuum casting is a low-cost but reliable method that uses CNC or 3D printing to produce a small number of high-quality prototypes based on the master model and then produces more products through vacuum coating. It is an ideal solution for forming parts in a short time.
Why would we choose vacuum casting to make our prototype?
Vacuum casting process which is using a master prototype to make a silicone mould, and then produces the reproduction via pouring the material into the silicone mould. Vacuum casting is usually used for small batches production because the cost of the silicone mould is lower than the steel mould. Also, the production lead time of vacuum casting is shorter than other processes, such as CNC machining and injection moulding. Low cost and fast production, that’s why vacuum casting products with better market competitiveness. Therefore, most people prefer using the vacuum casting process to manufacture their low volume prototypes for checking the market when they develop a new product.
However, there is one imperfection of the vacuum casting technology is that it cannot produce metal parts, just for the plastic parts. Such as TPU or other similar plastic material. But please take notice, the vacuum casting is using similar plastic, like ABS, not pure ABS, it is similar ABS, but it does not affect the strength of the products. In the end, the vacuum casting process is a nice choice when we want to make some small batches of production plastic prototypes. Vacuum casting services is advantages of high strength, high efficiency, short production cycle, simple process, and low cost, it is suitable for small batch trial production in the process of product development.
Vacuum Casting & Polyurethane Casting
Whether you need 100 parts or other accessories every few months, our polyurethane casting low-batch manufacturing is for you. If you often need a small number of products, or if you want to bridge the gap between prototype development and full production, low-volume production services can be brought to market more quickly. You can choose the vacuum casting service of e-make. Vacuum casting is a low-cost but reliable way to make a few high-quality prototypes based on master model CNC or 3D printing, which is an ideal solution to make parts molded in a short time. This method is also suitable for rapid prototyping in engineering testing, proof-of-concept, pre-production evaluation, low volume production, sales, and demonstration
Advantages of Polyurethane Casting
Many of our customers choose low-volume production to allow for flexibility in customization and design changes, to test the market, and for cost savings. This is especially true if we have already worked with them on creating the initial prototype of a new design idea. With our fast, low-volume manufacturing process, you can have your parts quickly. When you need more we will have your tool on hand ready to go. This will ensure you save time every time.
Low initial cost since it does not require expensive hard tooling
High fidelity of the mold gives excellent surface details requiring little or no post-processing
Many different molding polymers are available that can be pigmented per your color requirements
Molds can be ready in a few days once the master pattern is available
One mold is durable up to approximately 20 copies
Overmolding can be performed, so that different types and hardnesses of plastic can be molded together into a single unit
Pre-production low volume production Market validation with short lead time.
At E-make, our engineers use advanced equipment and technologies such as 3D printing, multi-axis CNC machining, and fast tooling to make your design quickly and accurately come true, and our prices are very low (often as low as 50% of the price will be paid in Europe or North America). You design it, we do it.
At E-make, our engineers use advanced equipment and technologies such as 3D printing, multi-axis CNC machining, and fast tooling to make your design quickly and accurately come true, and our prices are very low (often as low as 50% of the price will be paid in Europe or North America). You design it, we do it.