The process flow of vacuum replica prototype usually includes the following key steps:
Prototyping: First, based on the design drawings or 3D model, the original model (prototype) of the product is produced through CNC processing, 3D printing or other rapid prototyping technologies.
Silicone Mold Making: Make silicone molds from prototypes. In a vacuum environment, liquid silicone is poured onto the prototype to form a flexible mold.
Pouring molding: Inject liquid material (such as PU material) into a silicone mold and solidify it in a vacuum state, thereby replicating parts identical to the original model.
Post-processing: Take out the finished product and perform necessary post-processing, such as deburring, grinding, painting, etc., to ensure that the appearance and function of the product meet the design requirements.
The advantages of this process are its low cost, speed, high accuracy and fine details, making it particularly suitable for small batch production. It delivers high-quality results similar to injection molding production, but without the need for expensive injection molds and long mold-making cycles. This makes vacuum molding ideal for product prototype development and low-volume trial production.