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Flammability testing UL 94
CNC Machining
Michael

UL 94 Standard & Flame-Retardant Prototyping Materials

RpProto offers all materials meeting UL94V0 standards for rapid prototyping and production for CNC machining (ABS and PC), vacuum casting (Hei-cast 8260) and injection molding. UL94 materials allow machined or thermoplastic molded plastic parts to pass real-world testing as they can be used in environments containing flammable products. UL 94 rating is the most commonly

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vacuum casting
Vacuum Casting
Michael

Vacuum Casting: A Quick Guide

Demand market of vacuum casting Vacuum casting is often used to make prototypes in the Rapid Prototyping industry. Vacuum casting is also the first choice for making small batches of prototypes before making molds. Many industrial products, such as auto parts, robots, medical equipment, and 3C products, develop from a concept or idea to a

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vacuum casting products
Vacuum Casting
Michael

Urethane Casting vs. Injection Molding

In the prototyping of plastic components, urethane casting and injection moulding are widely used. However, there are some similarities between the processes. Our customers are frequently torn between injection moulding — a common process in which molten material is injected into a metal mould — and vacuum casting, which uses less expensive silicone moulds to

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urethane casting
Vacuum Casting
Michael

Urethane Casting Complete Guide

What is Urethane Casting? Urethane casting is a cost-effective way to create rigid or rubber-like plastic prototypes and end-use parts. It makes a limited number of castings with silicone molds rather than expensive metal tooling. It’s comparable to injection moulding, except the tooling is more flexible and soft. As a result, urethane casting is more cost

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Silicone rubber mold manufacturing
Vacuum Casting
Michael

Rapid Manufacturing of Silicone Rubber Mold

With the rapid development of the machinery manufacturing industry, the demand for molds is increasing. A more complex mold often requires a combination of multiple pieces, which is not only expensive and long, but also difficult to ensure dimensional accuracy. The production of silicone rubber molds solves the problems of long molding cycle and high

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