Innovations in Vacuum Cast Parts

Even though the field of rapid prototyping has expanded greatly, many product designers and engineers continue to rely on trusted technologies such as vacuum casting. Vacuum cast parts are high-quality prototypes that not only facilitate the progress of product development but are also suitable for small-scale production of final parts.

 

Vacuum casting is a flexible technique that can be used alongside other methods like 3D printing and CNC machining to yield the best results. Regardless of its application, this process allows you to create production-grade parts without the lengthy wait times and high costs associated with traditional production tooling.

 

Are you making self-colored, production-grade, and identical parts? Your project could greatly benefit from vacuum casting. Technological advancements and innovations make it possible to vacuum-cast parts of any size, allowing product designers to make anything from vehicle parts to plastic storage boxes, trays, headphones, and medical devices. That said, be sure to work with an experienced service provider with up-to-date knowledge and technologies to deliver your parts accurately, quickly, and cost-effectively.

 

 

More material options

 

One of the most significant innovations in vacuum casting is the availability of more polyurethane resins with the same features as thermoplastics. Top service providers can build production-like parts out of materials similar to ABS, PA, PC, PP, or PMMA. Some parts can also have additional properties like flame retardant or transparency. Additionally, it’s now possible to cast parts from transparent soft rubber and finish them with techniques like polishing, sand-blasting, plating, or plating.

 

 

Cast small and large parts

 

Reputable service providers can vacuum cast parts up to 2300 x 1000 x 400mm in size. They guarantee accurate results by controlling tolerances to +/- 0.1mm/30mm or +/- 0.5mm, whichever is greater. Undercuts are not an issue with vacuum casting, so there is no need for inserts during the process. Additionally, it’s possible to add embossed or recessed logos or text on the parts, as long as they are no more than 1mm wide, deep, or high.

 

 

Let us take care of your vacuum casting needs.

 

HLH Proto is ready to vacuum cast parts! Share your design with us for a review. Our experts can also provide tips to make your design suitable for vacuum casting.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Art of Die-Casting: What Sets It Apart

If you require metal parts or prototypes in larger quantities, there are affordable manufacturing options that can decrease your production time and provide precise outcomes. Die-casting services are a great choice, particularly when you need parts manufactured from magnesium, zinc, or aluminum. You may be wondering: What distinguishes it from other manufacturing services like direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), injection molding, or CNC machining? Continue reading to learn about the process and its advantages.     How die casting works   Die casting follows a similar process to injection molding, but this time, for metals. That means a custom mold will be made based on your part’s design, and it will be installed on the die-casting press. When it’s ready, molten material will be injected at high pressure into the tool cavity. The finished parts can be further processed and finished by anodizing, powder coating, and other ways to meet your requirements.     Different t
Read more

What is SLS 3D printing?

Image
  SLS stands for Selective Laser Sintering, which is a 3D printing method where a polymer or thermoplastic powder is sintered by pointing a laser that transforms the powder into a solid plastic piece. This process is part of the group of Powder Bed Fusion technologies, and it achieves the fusion of the material by layers that represent cross sections of the model built in the CAD/CAM software. Although the explanation above seems to be describing a newly developed technology, the truth is that SLS 3D printing is one of the oldest additive manufacturing methods, first developed in the 80s by doctors Carl Deckard and Joe Beaman at the University of Texas at Austin. As with other 3D printing processes, it all begins with a 3D CAD model that is processed by the software of the printer to generate the layers that will be printed. After that, the SLS 3D printing process takes the following steps: 1.The platform where the piece is printed is located inside a chamber known as the powder bin or
Read more

What Are the Latest Trends and Developments in Rapid Tooling? Know All About Them

Rapid tooling is one of the most reliable manufacturing techniques on the market. This process uses either computer-aided design (CA D) models or physical molds to create a product, producing hundreds of parts and tools within a short amount of time. Rapid tooling technology is continuously evolving to serve changing requirements. Here are some of the latest trends and developments in rapid tooling technology that you should watch out for: ·          Automation and robotics Automation is now being used in almost every industry, from health and medicine to transportation. It’s not surprising that the manufacturing industry was one of the first to start using automated tools and robotics to streamline their operations, significantly reducing costs, improving quality, and increasing production capacity. Combining automation with robotics in manufacturing can optimize CNC machining, assembly, and surface finishing. ·          Digital spare parts libraries It’s not unheard of for
Read more