The Shapeways mission is to offer accessibility and excellence in manufacturing. If your business requires mass production of parts, conventional methods like vacuum casting may be the best choice for maximum speed and output.
We use the most advanced manufacturing technology and materials to provide you with professional and market-ready products.
Fast Turnaround
Our quick turnaround times ensure that you’ll get your prototypes back faster than you would with traditional manufacturing processes.
Reliable Quality
Accurate and repeatable printing process allows you to print your products with precision every single time.
Vacuum Casting
Often used for creating smaller or more intricate parts, vacuum casting is a versatile, yet traditional manufacturing method for mass production of parts with textures ranging from rigid to flexible. A 3D printed mold undergoes a vacuum process to draw in the appropriate liquid material which forms into an industrial part.
Materials
Shapeways offers a variety of options for vacuum casting, whether your parts require materials with high flexibility with rubber, greater rigidity with nylon plastic, or another one of the many choices available depending on the application.