Vacuum Casting Service
Custom urethane parts from prototyping to small production runs. ±0.01mm tolerance. 5 days delivery.
Termite Precision Urethane Casting Service
Termite Precision’s urethane casting services support every stage from prototype testing, function validation and market testing phases. Operating from ISO-certified facilities and vetted manufacturing partners, we ensure you stay on sechedule and within budget. We cast urethane parts with tolerances down to ±0.10mm and lead times as short as 5 days. A variety of polyurethane and silicone materials, surface finishes, and color options are available for applications in automotive, electronics, and consumer products.
Termite Precision Vacuum Casting Capabilities
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Tolerance | Details At RapidDirect, replicated casts follow ISO-2768-CL standards. Local tolerances can reach ±0.15mm, and small holes can achieve up to ±0.10mm precision. |
| Color and Finishing | Details Supports a wide range of colors, transparency levels, and surface finishes. |
| Maximum Part Size | Details Up to 2.3 × 1.3 × 0.6 meters. |
| Daily Capacity | Details Up to 200 pieces per day. |
| Lead Time | Details Lead time varies based on part complexity and order volume. The full process includes prototype making, silicone mold creation, casting, and finishing. Simple single parts can ship in under 5 days, but larger batches may require more time depending on the project. |
From Prototyping to Production
Moving from initial concepts to market-ready products, Termite Precision’s vacuum casting services offer cost-effective solutions for your product development.
Concept Validation
Quickly turn early designs into real parts using 3D printing. Great for checking size, shapge, and surface finish before moving forward. No need for hard tooling at this stage.
Prototyping
Make 1 to 100 functional vacuum cast prototypes for testing fit, strength, and usability. Materials and tolerances are close to final production.
Low Volume Production
Perfect for low-volume runs, product launches, or bridge production. Cast 20 to 200+ parts with consistent quality and quick turnaround—skip the wait for injection molds.
Mass Production
For larger production needs, we offer injection molding to create high-volume plastic parts with consistent quality and lower unit cost.
Vacuum Casting Materials, Finish, Colors
Certified Quality Control and Testing
Termite Precision operates as an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, ISO14001:2015, and IATF 16949:2016 certified vacuum casting manufacturer. Our quality control covers three critical areas:
Dimensional Testing
Dimensional testing uses CMM, digital calipers, height gauges, and micrometers to verify tolerances, geometric positioning, hole diameters, wall thickness, and fit dimensions.
Visual Inspection
Visual inspection employs magnifiers, roughness testers, and color charts to detect surface defects including bubbles, scratches, dents while ensuring color consistency and surface finish quality.
Paint Adhesion Testing
Paint adhesion testing validates coating bond strength, durability, and thickness uniformity for all finishing requirements.
Why Choose Termite Precision Urethane Casting Services
Guaranteed Precision & Quality
Achieve tight tolerances from ±0.1 to 0.8mm. Excellent surface finishes. Expert mold-making ensures consistent quality.
Comprehensive Material Solutions
Choose from soft, rigid, clear, and flame-retardant polyurethane materials. We help you pick the right material, finish and color. Support custom needs.
Rapid Turnaround
Get parts delivered in 5-15 days. Cost-effective low-volume production. Flexible order sizes from 20-200+ parts.
What's Urethane Casting Process?
Urethane casting, also called vacuum casting, draws liquid urethane into a mold to create plastic and rubber parts with intricate geometries. Here are the 3 steps.
Vacuum Casting Applications Across Industries
Urethane casting is good for prototypes and small production runs where injection mold tooling isn’t practical. Cast part perform well and can be used for testing or as finished products.
| Automotive
Interior trim panels, dashboard components, and functional prototypes for fit-and-finish testing.
| Medical & Healthcare
Biocompatible device housings, surgical instrument prototypes, and diagnostic equpment.
| Electronics & Consumer Products
Product enclosures, keypads, and decorative elements for smarphones, tablets, and home appliances.
| Aerospace
Lightweight interior panels, control housings, and specialized components requiring flame-retardant properties.
3D Printing vs Vacuum Casting vs Injection Molding
| VS | 3D Printing | Vacuum Molding | Injection Molding |
|---|---|---|---|
| VS Tooling Cost | 3D Printing $0 (no tooling) | Vacuum Molding $500-2,000 (silicone molds) | Injection Molding $5,000-50,000+ (aluminum or steel molds) |
| VS Lead Time | 3D Printing 1-3 days | Vacuum Molding 5-15 days | Injection Molding 4-12 weeks |
| VS Part Quantity | 3D Printing 1-20 parts | Vacuum Molding 20-200 parts optimal | Injection Molding 1,000+ parts optimal |
| VS Tolerance | 3D Printing ±0.1-0.3mm | Vacuum Molding ±0.1-0.8mm | Injection Molding ±0.05-0.1mm |
| VS Surface Finish | 3D Printing Layer lines, requires post-processing | Vacuum Molding Smooth, minimal finishing | Injection Molding Superior, production-ready |
| VS Complex Geometry | 3D Printing Excellent, any shape | Vacuum Molding Handles undercuts, fine details | Injection Molding Limited by mold design |
| VS Material Options | 3D Printing Limited to print resins/filaments | Vacuum Molding Urethane varieties (flexible to rigid) | Injection Molding Wide range of thermoplastics |
| VS Design Changes | 3D Printing Instant, no cost penalty | Vacuum Molding Easy and cost-effective | Injection Molding Expensive mold modifications |
FAQs
How accurate are cast vacuum parts?
Vacuum cast parts typically achieve tolerances of ±0.1–0.3mm, depending on part geometry and size. The process offers excellent detail and surface finish, suitable for functional prototypes and end-use parts.
How cost-effective is urethane casting for small batch production?
Urethane casting is a cost-efficient option for runs of 20 to 200+ parts. It avoids the high cost and lead time of hard tooling. Suitable for short runs, bridge production, or early market test.
How does vacuum casting compare to 3D printing?
Vacuum casting offers better surface finish, material strength, and consistency for low-volume production. 3D printing is faster for one-off prototypes but may fall short in appearance or mechanical properties.
How durable are the mold used in vacuucm casting?
Silicone molds typically last for 15–25 castings, depending on part complexity and material used. They’re best for small batches before wear affects precision.
What holds the mold together during vacuum casting?
In vacuum casting, the silicone mold must stay firmly in place to produce accurate parts. This is done using a two-part mold secured inside a rigid frame, often made of aluminum or durable plastic.
The frame supports the mold, keeps it from warping under vacuum, and ensures the two halves align correctly. It also helps prevent resin leaks and maintains a tight seal during casting.