Vacuum casting is a common practice used in the manufacturing processes, particularly within the scope of low-cost production of quality plastic parts. Here at WHALE STONE 3D, we offer vacuum casting services which enable fast production of accurately detailed prototypes and working pieces. This method is especially efficient for the repair of parts when the production controls and time are more economical than the procedures used.
The vacuum casting process starts from taking the master model which is mostly made from 3D printing methods like SLA or SLS. After making the master model it is placed into a silicone form and the liquid resin is poured into the environment under vacuum conditions. The vacuum prevents the entrapment of air bubbles in the end product thereby giving a beautiful appearance of the surface. The mold is then taken off and the casted piece taken out ready for use or production plating. It is useful in the manufacture of a few hundreds of to a thousand pieces-needed parts with strict geometrical tolerances and surface perfection.
At WHALE STONE 3D, the clients get different types of resins for the vacuum casting services to enable them cast various parts with specific material properties for particular needs. If you need parts that can mimic the color and properties of materials such as ABS, rubber like parts or even transparent components, it is possible. This flexibility makes it possible to utilize vacuum casting across a number of industries such as automotive, medical devices, and consumer electronics where prototypes of high quality are mandatory.
The work of producing prototypes using the vacuum casting method requires lots of expertise since there are faster and less expensive methods to accomplish this task such as 3D printing. The major advantage of vacuum casting over all other methods of manufacturing is that high resolution and high quality surface finish is achievable without the use of costly tooling and lengthy lead times. The silicone molds used in the process are relatively inexpensive to produce and can be used in many production runs due to their elastic properties, which makes vacuum casting applicable for products which are produced in small to medium quantities. Also since the molds are flexible, they can be made to have feature like undercuts and complex shapes which may be difficult or impossible with rigid molds.
One of the key advantages of the WHALE STONE 3D vacuum casting services is the time we take to produce quality parts. Owing to our incomparable production and master-model-building skills, our parts can be ready in no time, assisting clients to beat the competition in releasing their offerings. This is crucial for these industries that need to beat every other player in the market and most importantly when the product is still being improved.
Vacuum casting is not only appreciated for the speed and accuracy of production processes but also for flexibility. This is a common practice across industries and it involves the making of parts that range from functional prototype parts to low volume replica injection molded parts. This means that it is suitable for those companies that want to evaluate their models in realistic settings but do not want to initiate wearisome and costly mass production tooling.
Another advantage of vacuum casting is its ability to manufacture parts exhibiting varying mechanical properties, which is dependent upon the resin used. For instance, WHALE STONE 3D has resins that are flexible, impact resistant, and even heat resistant which enables use of parts according to the preferences of the clients. Such ensuring that our clients do not walk away from the company with parts that meet their design specifications but do not work in the intended applications.
WHALE STONE 3D is proud to present and implements in practice fast and professionally done vacuum casting services meeting the expectations of the clients. Each client is attended by a team of experts and we consult on the parts we manufacture to ensure they are to the highest standards required for all the projects. From one conformed prototype to a small series of growth construction, we offer solutions rich in reliability qualities and economize that bear on the formation of successive product development.
To sum up, WHALE STONE 3D’s vacuum casting services constitute a viable alternative to the low volume manufacture of highly detailed parts. Given that there are various resins available, that excellent surface finishes can be attained, and that complex geometries can be achieved, the vacuum casting process is the best available for industries that need accurate and complex solid prototypes and working elements. You can trust WHALE STONE 3D to respond to your vacuum casting needs always because we uphold quality and speed.
