Vacuum Casting and RIM

Vacuum Casting

Vacuum casting is a way of producing multiple models from a single master model, that is usually made using SLA, cost effectively. The tool or mould is made from silicon rubber. The casting is made by pouring PU resin, chosen from our range, into the tool/mould in the vacuum chamber to ensure a bubble free casting.

All parts are then finished by one of our model makers to the same exceptional standard as all of our one-off models.

The casting itself can be a self colour finished as required or paint finished, for ultimate consistency.

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Reaction Injection Moulding (RIM)

We have developed a sophisticated method of bypassing the production of master models by going straight into rapid production of a mould, which proves to be quick and time efficient. Low volume production runs can be achieved in this way.

RIM uses dispensing equipment to inject a fast reacting PU (polyurethane) resin, at low pressure, into a mould. Typically, RIM is mainly used for larger or simpler parts with a wall thickness of 2-3mm or more. For example, automotive trim parts, dash, bumpers, motor cycle fairings, low run medical assemblies and covers for production machinery.