Vacuum Casting Components

Vacuum Casting Components
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Vacuum casting components refer to producing high-fidelity prototypes and low-volume parts using silicone molds and polyurethane resins. Strongd serves automotive, consumer electronics, and medical industries, creating functional prototypes, housings, grips, and aesthetic models. Ideal for 5–500 units, we bridge prototyping to injection molding.
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Vacuum casting components refer to producing high-fidelity prototypes and low-volume parts using silicone molds and polyurethane resins. Strongd serves automotive, consumer electronics, and medical industries, creating functional prototypes, housings, grips, and aesthetic models. Ideal for 5–500 units, we bridge prototyping to injection molding.

 

Advantages

Rapid Turnaround & Low Cost

Lead time: 2–5 days for first samples

Cost: 1/5 of injection molding for <50 pcs

Mold lifespan: 15–25 casts per mold

Material Versatility

Simulate production plastics with 100+ resins:

ABS-like: Tensile strength 40–60 MPa

PP-like: Flexibility with 200% elongation

Specialty: Optical-clear, fire-rated (UL 94 V0), or silicone-like

High Detail Reproduction

Resolution: ±0.15mm tolerances

Surface finish: Mirror polish or textured (VDI 3400)

Undercuts: No ejection issues vs. rigid molds

 

Applications

Pre-production validation of form, fit, and function:

01.

Automotive

Dashboard bezels, light guides, button panels

02.

Medical

Ergonomics testing for handheld devices

03.

Consumer

Wearable device housings, snap-fit assemblies

04.

Aerospace

Ducting prototypes (heat-resistant resins)

 

Surface Treatment

Enhanced realism and performance:

Painting

Automotive-grade color matches (Pantone)

Metal plating

Vacuum metallization for chrome finishes

Laser etching

Labels/faux textures

Soft-touch coating

TPE-like grips (Shore A 40–80)

 

Why Choose Strongd?

 

Our ISO 9001-certified team combines 10+ years of vacuum casting expertise with in-house mold making and finishing. We optimize designs for castability, provide material selection guidance, and deliver 98% dimensionally accurate parts. 80% clients use us for bridge production.

Production Process

 

 
 

Master Pattern Preparation

CNC/3D printed master (accuracy: ±0.05mm)

Apply surface finish to master

 
 

Silicone Mold Making

Vacuum-degassed silicone (Shore A 25)

Cure time: 4–8 hours at 40°C

 
 

Resin Casting

Degas resin under 0.1 bar vacuum

Inject into mold (manual/automated)

 
 

Curing

Oven cure: 60–80°C for 1–4 hours

 
 

Demolding & Trimming

Remove parting line flash

Gate removal

 
 

Post-Processing

Sanding/polishing

Apply secondary finishes

 
 

Inspection

CMM check against master

Functional testing (snap-fits, seals)

 

FAQ

 

Q1: When to choose vacuum casting vs. CNC?

A1: Opt for casting when:
Need <500 parts
Testing multiple materials
Complex geometries (undercuts, thin walls)

Q2: Maximum part size?

A2: 800 × 600 × 500mm (single mold)

Q3: Can I replicate injection molding textures?

A3: Yes – we transfer VDI 3400 textures from masters.

Q4: How many parts per mold?

A4: 15–25 based on complexity.

Q5: Tolerances for moving parts?

A5: ±0.2mm for interlocking assemblies.

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