Vacuum casting

vacuum casted car's front grill

Vacuum Casting

Vacuum casting option for small lot production

We will support you from the development stage.

We can handle sizes up to about the size of the front grill of a car. Most have one color, but we have the technology that allows multicolor casting such as two colors and three colors.

FEATURE

Vacuum casting is a method in which a master model is used to create a mold from silicone rubber, and a resin material is poured into the rubber mold to manufacture parts.Unlike a mold for injection molding, if you have a master model, you can manufacture dozens of parts in a short period of time.
In addition, since there are many types of casting materials available, you can use the same silicone rubber mold to make prototypes of various materials. Different material insert casting is also possible.

ABUNDANT MATERIAL

・ABS equivalent・PP equivalent・ Elastomer equivalent

・ Acrylic equivalent・ silicon・Heat resistant resin

・ flame retardant resin 　★ Glass fiber can also be added

QUICK DELIVERY

In-house, we can manufacture vacuum casting products faster by producing master models by stereolithography that can produce prototype models in a short time. Please try vacuum casting, which has high cost performance, when you need to manufacture several pieces.

 

Please feel free to contact us.
Adequate support will be provided by our experienced designers until prototype completion.

Multicolor casting

Colored casting

Transparent casting

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STEP5: Quality Assurance and Precision Inspection

A quality inspection is performed. At INAC, where quality comes first, we use CMMs, gauges, and other equipment for precision checks.

STEP4: Post-Processing and Finishing

Finishing is done by removing the supports, polishing, and applying transparency treatment. It is also possible to paint and apply plating to the formed product.

STEP3: UV-Laser Print Formation (SLA Process)

Output: The product is formed by irradiating the liquid with a laser beam of UV light and laminating it. The conditions of the external environment, such as room temperature and humidity, must be maintained.

STEP2: Model Program Generation and Support Adjustment

A program for model formation is created. Depending on the shape, it may be necessary to adjust the degree of tilt and the position of the supports.

STEP1: CAD File Submission

Upload your CAD to our online quoting platform.

STEP 3: Rendering and Scene Integration

We can also handle exterior modeling and interior structure design based on illustrations. After creating the 3D models, we can create a rendering to fit a scene. We can deliver images even if we do not proceed with production.

STEP 2: Detailed Design and 3D Modeling

Once the design is determined, drawings and 3D models will be created. The structure will be examined, taking into consideration not only the external design but also functionalities such as mating and sliding.

STEP 1: Initial Design Consultation

The first step is a meeting to discuss the project. Drawings are not required for this meeting. We will create a design from a sketch based on the overall image and concept that you have in mind.

STEP5: Quality Assurance and Inspection

We perform quality inspections. At INAC, where quality comes first, we use CMMs, gauges, and other equipment for precision checks.

STEP4: Post-Casting Finishing

Vacuum casting materials are cured and then taken out of the silicone rubber mold. Then we perform finishing such as deburring and gating, and they are made into finish products.

STEP3:Material Injuction

Liquid casting material is injected into the silicone rubber mold in a vacuum environment.　

STEP2: Mold Preparation

The silicone mold is cut open into a male and female mold, and the master model is removed.

STEP1: Mold Creation

The master model is fixed to a wooden frame and silicone is poured to create a mold.