Step 1
Create a master pattern by CNC machining or 3D printing for mold preparation.
XINXIU Services
Vacuum Moulding
Vacuum moulding uses silicone tooling to create accurate prototype and short-run plastic parts with lower upfront tooling investment.
Overview
XINXIU presents vacuum moulding as a strong option for engineering validation, presentation models, and small-batch plastic replication.
The service is designed for teams that need realistic sample parts with good surface quality before moving to hard tooling or larger production quantities.
Key Capabilities
- Supports rapid prototyping and short-run production from silicone molds.
- Produces high-precision replicas with surface quality close to final molded parts.
- Well suited for engineering testing, demonstrations, and low-risk validation programs.
- Uses polyurethane resin for flexible prototype and presentation part development.
Process & Production
Step 2
Build silicone molds under vacuum to preserve accurate detail reproduction.
Step 3
Cast polyurethane material and cure short-run replicas from the silicone tool.
Step 4
Trim, finish, and inspect parts for presentation, testing, or low-volume delivery.
Material Support
Polyurethane casting resins for cosmetic and functional replicas
Silicone tooling for rapid mold creation
Final-like materials for appearance, fit, and short-run validation
Typical Applications
Engineering Validation Samples
Production support tailored to quality, delivery, and manufacturing requirements in this application area.
Presentation and Marketing Models
Production support tailored to quality, delivery, and manufacturing requirements in this application area.
Short-Run Plastic Parts
Production support tailored to quality, delivery, and manufacturing requirements in this application area.
Design Verification Builds
Production support tailored to quality, delivery, and manufacturing requirements in this application area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is vacuum moulding best used for?
It is best suited to prototypes, presentation models, and short-run plastic parts that need good surface quality without hard tooling investment.
How many parts can be made from a silicone mold?
The process is intended for short-run output, with actual yield depending on geometry, resin choice, and surface finish requirements.
Can vacuum moulding replicate final-part appearance?
Yes. Vacuum moulding is commonly used when teams need realistic appearance models and functional replicas before mass production tooling.
Start Your Next Manufacturing Project
Share your drawings, quantity, material, and finish requirements. Our engineering team will review the project and respond with a quotation and manufacturing feedback.