Vacuum Casting Automotive Exterior Manufacturing Using ABS Polycarbonate for Lightweight Bumpers Trim Pieces
Price:
As drawing
MOQ:
8
Delivery Time:
1-5 weeks
Brand:
JIA SHAN
Product Description
Vacuum Casting Automotive Exterior Manufacturing Using ABS Polycarbonate for Lightweight Bumpers Trim Pieces
Surface Treatment
Anodizing/Painting/Sandblasting/Brushing/Laser
Feature
High Precision
Material
Plastic PE, PP, PS, PVC, PC, PET, Nylon (PA6, PA66), PEEK, ABS
Durability
Long-lasting
Color
Customization
Type
Heat Exchange Equipment
Application
Machinery
Finish
Polished is available
Size
Customized
Tolerance
ISO2768M ISO2768C
Port
Shenzhen
MOQ
1
Drawing format
3D: STP, STEP, IGS, PRT 2D: DWG, DXF, PDF
Quality Control
100% Inspection Before Shipment
Product Overview
Vacuum casting is revolutionizing automotive exterior part manufacturing, enabling production of high-quality, durable prototypes and low-volume production runs for components like bumpers and trim pieces. This process delivers excellent surface finishes with minimal defects, making it ideal for automotive applications where both appearance and functionality are critical.
Key Advantages
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) and Polycarbonate (PC) are the preferred materials for vacuum casting in automotive applications. ABS offers exceptional toughness and impact resistance, perfect for components like bumpers that must withstand stress without cracking. Polycarbonate provides high heat resistance and optical clarity, making it ideal for automotive lighting and high-temperature applications.
Technical Process
The vacuum casting process involves pouring liquid resin into a mold and applying vacuum to eliminate air bubbles, ensuring complete cavity filling. This results in parts with superior detail and surface finish. The method excels at producing complex shapes with precise dimensions that would be challenging or costly with other manufacturing techniques.
Applications
Vacuum casting serves as a cost-effective solution for producing high-quality, low-volume plastic parts comparable to injection molding. These parts are perfect for form, fit, and function testing during design stages, marketing samples, field testing, and product verification. The process accommodates various urethane casting resins to meet diverse design requirements including temperature resistance, surface textures, hardness, and transparency levels.
Technical Specifications
| Time frame | Within 24 hr - 5 working days for up to 30-50 parts |
| Material choice | Wide variety of materials available |
| Accuracy | ±0.3% (with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm on dimensions smaller than 100 mm) |
| Minimum wall thickness | 0.75 mm required, 1.5 mm recommended for optimal results |
| Maximum part dimensions | Limited by vacuum chamber size |
| Typical quantities | Up to 50 parts per mould |
| Surface structure | Gloss to Matt surface finish options |
Polyurethane Material Properties
Polyurethane (PU) offers exceptional mechanical properties and plasticity. Available in various types including polyether-type, polyester-type, and polyurea-type, PU materials can be formulated as plastics (mainly foams), fibers, rubbers, and elastomers. These materials find applications across textiles, construction, transportation, medical, and electronics industries due to their superior insulation, soundproofing, chemical resistance, and mechanical performance.
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Company
Hunan Jia Shan Hardware Tech Co., Ltd.
Location
No.103,104,1st Floor,Building 8 Phase II Factory Building,No.8 Lutian Road,Lugu Base,Lugu Street,Xiangjiang New Area,Hunan Province.Postal Code:410205
Contact Person
Jame Tan