Automotive component parts: the vacuum casting advantage

There’s no need to tell automotive design and mechanical engineers just how vacuum casting can be used for prototyping and low-volume production of plastic parts for their vehicles…. Everyone pretty much knows that vacuum casting is a manufacturing process that uses silicone moulds and polyurethane resins to create high-quality plastic parts that closely mimic the properties of injection-moulded parts.

But… they might need reminding just how versatile and valuable this process is when it comes to producing parts for testing and refining designs before committing to expensive injection moulding tooling. And for low runs of production, it can save both time and money.

At Paragon Rapid Technologies, our technical experts are no strangers to the pressures you are under to produce precise, quality parts and prototypes under serious time constraints. We aim to be a dependable, trustable source of advice and solutions, ensuring that you have the relevant materials and technology information, process insights and design recommendations, should they be necessary, to deliver a perfect part, every time.

Our automotive customers have trusted us with the development and production of:

Interior trim components: Vacuum casting can be used to produce interior trim components such as door handles, knobs, and dashboard panels.

Lighting components: Vacuum casting is ideal for producing lenses for headlights, taillights, and other lighting components.

Air ducts and engine components: Vacuum casting can be used to create air ducts for air conditioning and ventilation systems in vehicles. In addition, with heat resistant materials readily available, vacuum casting is ideal for creating under bonnet components such as intake manifolds, valve covers and seals.

Exterior trim components: Automotive companies can use vacuum casting to produce exterior trim components such as badges, emblems, and grilles.

To find out more about our processes, materials and for technical assistance, please contact us on sales@paragon-rt.com, or call to speak with one of our Project Engineers on 01325 333 141. Alternatively, click the orange button below and fill in an RfQ form and upload your CAD. We’ll aim to get a quote back within 4 hours.