Materials for Vacuum Casting
Different from CNC machining, the materials that vacuum casting will use is in grain not block, which can be melt easily.
Below are the most common materials option applied to vacuum casting for your reference.
Please check the data sheet of materials according to your need to choose suitablee materials below or contact us for more detail information and advic
| Materials used for vacuum casting | Property | Equivalence |
| PX100 | Ivory white and black, general flexibility, resisting 70℃ | ABS |
| PX210 | Transparent, high hardness and flexibility | PC |
| PX118 | White, easily being dyed and having painting on | ABS |
| PX521 | Transparent and hard, resisting 110℃ | PMMA, PC |
| UP4280 | White, excellent hardness and flexibility, resisting 90℃ | ABS |
| UP5690 | Transparent, white, high and flexible hardness | PP,PE,HDPE |
| 8260 | White, general flexibility, fire resistant | ABS |
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8400 |
Milk white, black, colors customized, painting available | Rubber |
Vacuum Casting FAQ
Why would I choose vacuum casting over injection molding?
Vacuum casting is a more affordable alternative to IM, especially in low volumes. It also offers unique advantages like an excellent surface finish.
Can I make production-quality parts using vacuum casting?
Vacuum casting is best for making visually impressive prototypes, but it can also be used for non-mechanical end-use parts like cases and covers.
What happens to the silicone mold(s)? Can I keep them?
The silicone molds used in vacuum casting have a short lifespan, typically around 20 moldings, so we dispose of them after use.
If you wish to keep the 3D printed or CNC machined master model, talk to us directly.
