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Why choose vacuum casting?

Before revealing our product to the public, a large amount of functional, visual and aesthetical research had to be done. The Materialise vacuum cast copies of the end product made these testings easier and more reliable. Moreover, they allowed people from various (also non-technical) departments to actively participate in the product development process.

Tamas Hegedus, Manager Project Purchasing, Bosch, Hungary

Products made in silicone moulds have a quality comparable to the final product, which makes them especially suitable for fit and function testing and marketing purposes. The result is astounding.
Whatever finishing (colours/textures) you have in mind, Materialise will endeavour to meet your needs.

Vacuum casting models are ideal for the production of components for niche applications (handle in harvester for EIA Electronics)

Vacuum casting is the ideal solution for:

  • Prototypes for functional tests
  • Parts with fine details or inserts
  • High-quality parts made of polyurethanes
  • Models for photoshoots before taking your product into production
  • 2 components products
  • Small series of production parts

Brani® belt with casted inserts for Orang Tiga

Some good reasons to choose vacuum casting:

  • All kinds of inserts possible
  • Functional plastic parts with fine details
  • Different colours/textures available
  • Broad range of polyurethanes available
  • Low volume manufacturing
  • Part size up to 1900x900x750mm

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