Vacuum Casting (VC)

Vacuum Casting

Vacuum casting is a commonly used rapid prototyping process for many applications, including pre-series prototyping, pre-series testing and validation, and small series batches for early-market products

Application
  • Batch Production
  • Alternative to injection moulding
  • Functional parts
  • Spare parts and end-use parts


Material
  • Flexible rubber to rigid prototypes
  • TPU Rubber Shore 30A to 90A
  • Polycarbonate (PC)
  • Polypropylene (PP)
  • ABS
  • Nylon and Glass Filled Nylon


Specification
  • Layer thickness: 0.05 – 1 mm
  • Max dimensions: Up to 1.2 meters
  • Minimum Wall thickness:0.8 – 1 mm
  • Standard Accuracy: ± 0.2% (with lower limit of ± 0.2 mm)
  • Lead Time: Minimum 8-10 working days for dispatch
  • Surface finish:Colored Glossy & Matte similar to molded