Vacuum Casting

Easily reproduce your design with vacuum casting process by using a 3D printed or machined master to create RTV silicone rubber molds. This is a cost-effective solution with consistent prototypes, be it in small quantities or in the region of hundreds.

Vacuum Casting

Easily reproduce your design with vacuum casting process by using a 3D printed or machined master to create RTV silicone rubber molds. This is a cost-effective solution with consistent prototypes, be it in small quantities or in the region of hundreds.

YOU WILL FIND FLEXIBILITY WITH VACUUM CAST PARTS IN ASIA, SINGAPORE,
MALAYSIA AND THAILAND

Our vacuum casting service enables you to obtain high quality, low volume production-like parts in various plastic and soft urethane materials. Casted parts can be produced in a wide range of colors and textures which ARRK will pigment match according to selected Pantone, NCS, RAL colour codes or even based on physical colour samples. Our cast vacuum parts will closely resemble your final end product not only in shape and size but also in both appearance and finish. Vacuum castings provide a visual, practical, and functional working model that is extremely valuable for early market research.

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More Choices

Wide range of resins, size, finishing options

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High Quality

Accurate and high quality cast copies with an immaculate finish

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Speed to Market

Quick turnaround for a reduced time to market

Vacuum casting process

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STAGE 1. Master model

STAGE 2. Silicone mold

STAGE 3. Casting chambers

STAGE 4. Urethane part

A Master Model is created with all part features and finishing details to be reflected in the mold.
A fast curing silicone rubber mold is produced using the Master Model as a pattern.
ARRK injects our two-part urethanes into the mold inside vacuum pressure chambers.
Cured parts removed from the mold precisely and consistently duplicate the master model.

STAGE 1. Master model

A Master Model is created with all part features and finishing details to be reflected in the mold.

STAGE 2. Silicone mold

A fast curing silicone rubber mold is produced using the Master Model as a pattern.

STAGE 3. Casting chambers

ARRK injects our two-part urethanes into the mold inside vacuum pressure chambers.

STAGE 4. Urethane part

Cured parts removed from the mold precisely and consistently duplicate the master model.

CREATING CUSTOM MANUFACTURED VACUUM CASTINGS

Firstly, a master model is either 3D printed or CNC machined based on the 3D CAD model of the part to be casted. The latter being a better choice due to the improved strength and accuracy of the master produced. Next, liquid silicone rubber is poured around the master model covering the entire part and creating a rectangular rubber mould when the silicone rubber sets and hardens. The rubber mould is then split into cavity and core halves and the master is then removed, leaving a void where several materials can be introduced for casting.
Due to the soft and flexible nature of the silicone moulds, part designs generally do not require draft angles and cast parts can be easily removed reliably multiple times. Undercuts and fine details can be addressed by using mould inserts where necessary. While a silicone mould wears out faster then its steel counterpart, it is vastly more cost effective for lower volume prototype parts with compatible production quality and finish.
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As our highly trained and experienced team at ARRK is always running tests and validating processes, we are able to resolve any possible production issues way in advance.

ARRK implements stringent quality checks throughout our manufacturing processes to ensure that the vacuum casting parts are always of the highest quality attainable. We are always there to guide you on the best possible ways to realise your product design.

VACUUM CASTING

The most cost effective way to produce less than 30 parts
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RIGID VACUUM CASTING MATERIALS

Examples include ABS-like and clear to fire-retardant prototypes, cast in UL94V0 rated urethane, and semi-rigid prototypes which emulate the properties of polypropylene.

To view Data Sheets for our Rigid Vacuum Casting Materials, please click the links below.

ELASTOMERIC VACUUM CASTING MATERIALS

We produce elastomeric vacuum castings ranging from 20 Shore A to 90 Shore A. The materials can be used for everything from keypads, buttons, to O-rings.

To view Data Sheets for our Elastomeric Materials please click the links below.
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FINISHING PROCESSES WITH MASTER CRAFTSMANSHIP AND EXPERIENCE

Our teams of experience and master model makers would meticulously handle all the finishing, painting and texturing work and services in-house. Secondary process treatments, including silkscreen and graphics transfer application enable us to produce realistic consumer prototypes that are tailored towards your design vision. The prototype will have the aesthetic and functions of the final product. ARRK’s rigorous quality standards are upheld with delivery schedules on track.
We provide a wide range of additional finishings and secondary processes:
  • Spray Painting Texture / Gloss
  • Logo and Graphics Application
  • Electroforming Plate
  • Gold Color
  • Spin Line
  • Sputtering
  • Vacuum Metalize

BENEFITS OF VACUUM CASTING WITH ARRK

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VERSATILITY

SPEED TO MARKET

QUALITY

LOW VOLUME SOLUTION

ARRK has produced lenses,keypads, and housings or even dual material castings with a ABS-like substrate and rubber overmolded over it. Castings with colours, textures and inserts can all be implemented in the process.

Cast vacuum parts enable various iterations of product design to be made easily so as to accommodate the rapid changes in market demands in various industries like medical, consumer goods, robotics and automotives.

The high quality of ARRK’s vacuum castings are ideal for design reviews, field testing, market research and investor presentations.

The technological advantage in ARRK’s vacuum casting services allow us to bridge a gap in production or it can serve as an interim solution. With production like quality and materials, our vacuum casted parts can even be used in some industries for low volume production run.

VERSATILITY

ARRK has produced lenses,keypads, and housings or even dual material castings with a ABS-like substrate and rubber overmolded over it. Castings with colours, textures and inserts can all be implemented in the process.

SPEED TO MARKET

Cast urethane parts enable various iterations of product design to be made easily so as to accommodate the rapid changes in market demands in various industries like medical, consumer goods, robotics and automotives.

QUALITY

The high quality of ARRK’s urethane castings are ideal for design reviews, field testing, market research and investor presentations.

LOW VOLUME SOLUTION

The technological advantage in ARRK’s urethane casting services allow us to bridge a gap in production or it can serve as an interim solution. With production like quality and materials, our urethane casted parts can even be used in some industries for low volume production run.

EXPERIENCE

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PACKAGE SOLUTIONS

Concept Design
1st Step
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Preliminary
Sketch

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Establishing
Specifications

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Selection of
Materials

Prototyping
2nd Step
3rd Step
4th Step
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3D Design

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Mock Up

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Prototype

Pre / Mass Production
5th Step
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DFM

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Tooling

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Production

PACKAGE SOLUTIONS

Concept Design
1st Step
sketch

Rough
Sketch

spec

Define
Specs

ARRK|Cast Urethane Parts in Asia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand

Material
Selection

Prototyping
2nd Step
3rd Step
3d_design

3D Design

mock up

Mock Up

4th Step
prototype

Prototype

Pre/ Mass Production
5th Step
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DFM

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Tooling

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Production

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