Vacuum Casting Low Volume

Vacuum Casting  Parts  & Low Volume Production

 We   deliver excellent quality vacuum cast parts, models, prototypes, and end use products.

  • Up to 20-25  parts per tool
    Materials:
  • AME SG-95 —  ABS-like material
  • AME 8891  — Flexible rubber
  • AME 8051  — High temp. resistant
  • AME 8263  — Flame retardant 
  • AME 3351 - UV-Stable, waterclear
  • AME 9012 -  Compliant to both dry and wet food FDA requirements.
  • Includes textured, matt, satin or gloss, and can be rubber overmoulded. 

Process:

    1. Fill out the form
    2. Let us know quantities in instructions
    3. We will get a  quote to you on email
    4. Order and wait for your parts 

Vacuum casting is ideal for low volume production, let us show you why.

Vacuum casting is considered an ideal option for several reasons, especially in the context of prototyping and low-volume production. Here are some key advantages:

  1. High-Quality Surface Finish:

    • Vacuum casting produces parts with excellent surface finish and fine details, often comparable to injection-moulded parts.

  2. Material Versatility:

    • A wide range of materials can be used in vacuum casting, including various types of polyurethanes and silicones, which can mimic the properties of production materials like ABS, PP, or even rubber.

  3. Cost-Effective for Low Volumes:

    • For low to medium production volumes, vacuum casting is much more cost-effective than injection moulding because it requires less expensive tooling. Silicone moulds used in vacuum casting are cheaper and faster to produce compared to metal moulds.

  4. Rapid Turnaround:

    • Vacuum casting allows for quick production of parts. Once the master model is prepared (often through 3D printing or CNC machining), the silicone mould can be made within a few days, and casting can start almost immediately.

  5. Precision and Accuracy:

    • The vacuum process helps eliminate air bubbles and voids, resulting in parts with high precision and consistency in dimensions and mechanical properties.

  6. Flexibility in Design Changes:

    • Changes in design can be easily accommodated. Adjusting or creating a new silicone mould is relatively quick and inexpensive compared to modifying metal moulds.

  7. Reproduction of Complex Geometries:

    • Vacuum casting can accurately reproduce intricate details and complex geometries from the master model, making it ideal for producing prototypes and small batch production of detailed parts.

  8. Reduced Material Waste:

    • The process minimizes material waste as excess material can be reused for making new moulds, and the precise nature of the process means that less material is wasted during production.

  9. Suitability for Functional Testing:

    • The produced parts can be used for functional testing, assembly checks, and even small-scale production runs, providing valuable feedback before committing to mass production.

  10. Colour and Finish Customisation:

    • Parts can be cast in a variety of colours and finishes without additional painting or finishing processes, allowing for a high degree of customisation.

These advantages make vacuum casting a preferred method for industries requiring high-quality prototypes, functional testing, and low-volume production with a quick turnaround and reasonable cost.