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Silicone Vacuum Casting Prototype Custom Shell Mold Rapid Prototyping Services

Product Description

From the process point of view, first of all, according to the design, we will make a high-precision master model through 3D printing, CNC processing and other methods. Then, pour the liquid silicone around the main model into a special frame, put it into a vacuum environment to remove bubbles, and then heat and solidify it to form a silicone mold. After that, inject the precisely proportioned liquid plastic material (such as polyurethane resin) into the mold, and use the vacuum environment again to ensure that the material is evenly distributed and no bubbles remain, and then heat it to solidify the plastic into shape. Finally, open the mold to take out the parts, and after deburring, grinding, surface treatment and other processes, get the final product.

Crida's advantages in this type of plastic parts are significant. In terms of cost, silicone molds can be used multiple times, which greatly reduces production costs. Compared with traditional injection molding, it does not require high metal mold production costs and is extremely friendly to small-batch production. In terms of precision, the process can accurately replicate every detail of the master model, with high-dimensional accuracy and smooth surface, which can meet various complex design requirements. In terms of production cycle, it is fast and efficient, and can be completed in a short time from model making to parts output, which effectively guarantees the rapid iteration and market launch of products. In terms of material selection and performance, a variety of plastic materials can be selected to meet the diverse needs of different products for strength, toughness, heat resistance, etc., and the color and surface texture of parts can be flexibly adjusted.

In practical applications, Crida's silicone vacuum casting plastic parts are widely used in the manufacture of parts in the automotive field, such as exquisite interior parts; in the medical device industry, it provides solutions for high-precision instrument accessories; in the consumer electronics field, it can produce products such as shells with exquisite appearance and excellent texture, which has effectively promoted the development of related industries.

Features

1. Short production cycle: no need for complex metal molds, simplified process from model making to part molding, suitable for rapid proofing and small batch production.

2. Significant cost advantage: silicone molds can be reused, eliminating the high cost of metal molds, and the cost of small batch production is much lower than traditional injection molding.

3. Strong precision and detailed expression: can accurately reproduce the complex structure, texture and subtle features of the main model, the surface of the parts is smooth, and the dimensional error is small.

4. Wide material compatibility: a variety of plastic materials such as polyurethane and epoxy resin can be selected to flexibly adapt to different strength, toughness, heat resistance and other performance requirements.

5. High degree of customization: support personalized customization of color, surface texture (such as matte, highlight), functional characteristics (such as anti-static, weather resistance).

6. Flexible application scenarios: widely used in automotive interiors, medical device accessories, consumer electronics housings, aerospace prototypes and other fields, especially suitable for complex structural parts.

7. Good process stability: Casting under a vacuum environment can reduce residual bubbles, the curing process is controllable, the parts yield rate is high, and the quality consistency is strong.

Technical Parameters

Applications

Silicone vacuum casting plastic parts are widely used in many fields due to their high precision and flexible materials, as follows:

• Automotive accessories: used to manufacture automotive interior parts (such as dashboard housings, air-conditioning vents), exterior prototypes (bumpers, headlight housings), and engine peripheral heat-resistant parts (sensor protective shells), which can quickly verify the design and conduct small-batch trial production.

• Mechanical parts: production of gears, connectors, seals, etc., adapted to different strength and wear resistance requirements, especially suitable for customized production of non-standard parts.

• Electronic device housing: prototype housings of mobile phones and tablets, or small-batch customized products (such as limited edition device housings), supporting transparent/frosted and other surface effects to meet appearance design requirements.

• Electronic component protection parts: router heat dissipation covers, sensor protective covers, etc., achieve insulation, flame retardancy or impact resistance through material selection.

• Medical equipment accessories: customized medical instrument housings, handheld device grips, can also be used for prototype verification of surgical instruments.

• Models and prototypes: Aircraft interior models, satellite component prototypes, using lightweight materials (such as low-density polyurethane) to simulate real parts structures for wind tunnel testing or functional verification.

• Scientific research experimental accessories: Customized experimental device shells and sample containers, supporting the selection of chemical-resistant materials to meet the needs of special experimental environments.

• Cultural and creative derivatives: Anime prototypes, limited edition toy parts, through high-precision detail restoration and customized colors, to achieve personalized mass production; can also be used for prototype production before wax casting of jewelry.

• Household items: Customized furniture decorations (such as carved handles, lamp shells), bathroom accessories, support texture transfer (imitation wood grain, metal texture), adapted to small batch high-end customization needs.

• Teaching models: Mechanical principle demonstration models, anatomical teaching aids, through low-cost and rapid production, to help students understand complex structures; can also be used for post-processing practice cases in 3D printing courses.

• Robotics: Small robot shells, joints

Customer Service
 

Our customer service for silicone vacuum casting plastic parts revolves around demand matching, process follow-up and after-sales guarantee. Before sales, professional engineers communicate with customers in depth to clarify the purpose, performance and appearance requirements of parts, provide process feasibility assessment, recommend suitable materials and mold solutions, and provide detailed quotations and technical documentation support to ensure that customers have a clear understanding of project planning.

During the sales stage, we provide real-time feedback on production progress and display the entire process from main model making, mold pouring to sample molding in stages. After delivering the first sample, we assist customers in completing size and performance testing, quickly respond to design change requirements, flexibly adjust production plans, and ensure efficient project advancement.

In the after-sales stage, we provide quality assurance and value-added services, respond to quality issues such as bubbles and deformation within 24 hours, and provide free rework or compensation. At the same time, we deliver maintenance guides, provide technical training, optimize mold life for mass production needs, support design iteration upgrades, and provide customers with continuous and stable service support through long-term cooperation plans and supply chain collaboration.