Manufacturing tool and part prototypes is an intricate procedure that should only be undertaken by those with the proper training and experience. At Prototype Casting, our professionals analyze your most complicated designs, advise you on design adjustments if necessary, and bring your thoughts into reality. Casting a part can be done in a variety of ways, each with its own benefits in terms of speed of production, wall thickness, complex geometry, and other physical features.. The advantages of quick investment casting vs. rubber plaster molding are discussed here, so you can make an informed decision about which casting technique is right for you.
What is Rubber Plaster Mold Casting and how does it work
Rubber Plaster Molding can be used for prototype molds with low production quantities best for aluminum and magnesium parts average production time is 2-5 weeks allows for easier design modifications to the part's geometry if needed allows duplication of appearance and physical features if necessary.
up to 250 units a year is ideal for this type of production;
Recreates original tooling surface polish, 0 to 1 degree of draft feasible, enables designs with thin walls and difficult geometry adjustments.
Immediate Return on Investment It is possible to mass-produce castings using this method.
For aluminum, magnesium, zinc and stainless steel tooling, casting is the optimum option, with an average production time of as little as two days, depending on complexity.
It's fast and flexible, and it can handle a wide range of geometrical complexity and thin wall thickness, so it's ideal for our high-volume manufacturing needs.
Consider the advantages and disadvantages of each casting method before making a final decision. Rubber plaster molding is an excellent approach for generating vast volumes of prototypes that you don't require right away. Although this silicone tooling may be used to create hundreds of units without degradation, the production time is significantly greater than with quick investment molding. With aluminum and magnesium, this method is ideally suited for casting electronic closures and light-weight parts. Alternatively, rapid investment casts are exactly what they sound like. Depending on the complexity and strength of the casting alloys, this process can save manufacturing time by a great deal. Aluminum and magnesium can only have.080-inch walls, whereas stainless steel has a.125-inch maximum wall thickness allowed. It's possible to make thinner walls out of zinc, but it's also more dense than other alloys. Your time limits, design intricacy, and individual needs all play a role in determining which approach is best for your prototype casting.
