{"id":3111,"date":"2025-12-17T13:52:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T16:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everlab.nl\/design\/en\/how-its-made\/vacuum-forming\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T14:27:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:27:26","slug":"vacuum-casting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tkurpe.site.transip.me\/nl\/vacuum-casting\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacuum Casting \u2013 High-Quality Prototypes Without the High Volume"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need production-quality plastic parts, but not quite ready for mass production? That\u2019s where <strong>vacuum casting<\/strong> shines. It\u2019s a smart, flexible way to make short runs of high-quality parts that look and feel like injection-moulded pieces \u2014 but without the cost and lead time of steel tooling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Everlab, we don\u2019t cast in-house, but we work with <strong>trusted vacuum casting partners<\/strong> to make sure you get great results, fast. We take care of the design, prep, and coordination \u2014 so you can focus on your product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is vacuum casting?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It starts with a high-resolution <strong>master model<\/strong>, usually <a href=\"https:\/\/tkurpershoek.com\/design\/en\/how-its-made\/3d-printing\/\">3D printed<\/a>. A <strong>silicone mould<\/strong> is then made around that model. Once the mould cures, we can use it to cast up to 20\u201325 identical parts using polyurethane resins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process happens under vacuum to remove air bubbles and get a smooth, detailed finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why choose vacuum casting?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ideal for short runs<\/strong> \u2013 Perfect for 5 to 50 parts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Looks like the real thing<\/strong> \u2013 Great surface quality and detail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fast turnaround<\/strong> \u2013 Usually ready within 1-2 weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wide range of materials<\/strong> \u2013 From soft rubber-like to hard plastic-like resins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexible and affordable<\/strong> \u2013 No expensive steel moulds needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When to use it<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vacuum casting is a great choice if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Need small series for testing, demos, or pilot runs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want to show your product to investors or customers with a polished finish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are bridging the gap between prototype and injection moulding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need multiple copies of a part without investing in hard tooling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How we help<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Everlab, we design your part <strong>ready for casting<\/strong> and manage the entire process through our experienced partners. 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