Vacuum Casting
By combining high-quality master patterns with controlled moulding processes, PINVENT AI delivers vacuum-cast parts that are accurate, consistent, and ready for real-world evaluation.
Overview
Vacuum Casting at PINVENT AI is a low-volume manufacturing process used to produce high-quality plastic parts that closely replicate injection-moulded components. By casting polyurethane resins into silicone moulds under vacuum, this process delivers parts with excellent surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and material consistency.
Vacuum casting is ideal for functional prototypes, pre-production validation, and short-run manufacturing.
Purpose of Vacuum Casting
Vacuum casting is used to:
Produce low-volume plastic parts without hard tooling
Validate product design and functionality
Support market testing and customer evaluation
Bridge the gap between prototyping and injection moulding
It enables cost-effective manufacturing before final production investment.
Benefits of Vacuum Casting
Design Validation Before Tooling
Vacuum casting allows thorough evaluation of part design, fit, and functionality before committing to expensive injection mould tooling. This helps identify design improvements early and reduces the risk of costly changes during production.
Reliable Repeatability
Silicone moulds enable consistent replication of parts with uniform dimensions, surface finish, and material properties. This ensures dependable quality across multiple units produced from the same mould.
Production-Intent Results
Parts produced through vacuum casting closely match the appearance, feel, and performance of injection-moulded components. This makes them suitable for functional testing, customer evaluation, and pre-production validation.
Flexible Production Volumes
Vacuum casting supports small to medium batch sizes, making it ideal for prototyping, pilot production, and market testing without the need for high-volume manufacturing commitments.
Let’s Discuss Your Engineering Requirements
Have a project in mind or need expert support for design, prototyping, or advanced manufacturing? Connect with the PINVENT AI team to explore practical solutions tailored to your development needs. Our engineers will work with you to understand your requirements and guide you from concept to physical realization.