技術
Vacuum Casting
Vacuum casting is a fast and cost-effective copying technique for producing high-quality plastic parts that are comparable to injection-molded components. Using two-component polyurethanes and silicone molds created from a 3D-printed master, this technique is especially suitable for fit and function testing, marketing purposes, or short series of end-use parts.
Why work with Materialise Manufacturing?
At Materialise, we can help you make a big impact with small series production. Our range of 26 carefully selected rubber-like, ABS-like, and PP-like polyurethanes provides an outstanding variety of properties. What's more, if you're looking for a specific finish, the teams at our dedicated vacuum casting center can match the exact finish you need for your parts.
Discover applications of vacuum casting
技術仕様
| Maximum build dimensions | The size of the mold is limited by the dimensions of the vacuum chamber (1,900 x 900 x 750 mm) and by the volume of the product (maximum volume: 10 liters) |
| Standard accuracy | ±0.3% (with a lower limit on ±0.3 mm on dimensions smaller than 100 mm) |
| Minimum wall thickness | At least 0.75 mm to ensure the mold is filled properly; for best results, wall thickness of at least 1.5 mm is recommended |
| Surface structure | High-quality surface finish comparable to injection molding |
Materials
Choose from a broad selection of materials when you come to Materialise for your vacuum casting projects.
Rubber-like Polyurethanes
技術
Vacuum casting
詳細
Offering a range of different material properties, our rubber-like polyurethanes can be used with silicone molds to produce high-quality prototypes or small series of end-use parts.
主な特徴
- Excellent surface quality and detail, resembling TPE, TPU, and silicone rubber
- Ideal for applications that need good shock absorption
- Cost-effective way to produce prototypes or small series of end-use parts
- Max part dimensions: 1,900 x 900 x 750 mm (maximum part volume: 10 liters)
ABS-like Polyurethanes
技術
Vacuum casting
詳細
Offering a range of different material properties, our ABS-like polyurethanes can be used with silicone molds to produce high-quality prototypes or small series of end-use parts.
主な特徴
- Excellent surface and detail, with injection-molded look and feel
- Flame-retardant, food-safe, and UV-stable materials available
- Cost-effective way to produce prototypes or small series of end-use parts
- Max part dimensions: 1,900 x 900 x 750 mm (maximum part volume: 10 liters)
PE/PP-like Polyurethanes
技術
Vacuum casting
詳細
Offering a range of different material properties, our PE/PP-like polyurethanes can be used with silicone molds to produce high-quality prototypes or small series of end-use parts.
主な特徴
- Excellent surface and detail, with injection-molded look and feel
- Tough and lightweight with a wide range of finishes available
- Cost-effective way to produce prototypes or small series of end-use parts
- Max part dimensions: 1,900 x 900 x 750 mm (maximum part volume: 10 liters)
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