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Vacuum and RIM casting polyurethane components using silicone mould tool technology is a fast and economical way to create high quality, functional parts for exhibitions, market feedback or rapid low volume production.

A broad range of resins and material properties are available that emulate a broad spectrum of thermoplastics and elastomerics including nylons, ABS, PP and PC. Properties such as high heat resistance, transparency and translucency, flame retardancy and UV stability are readily available along with infinite variation on colour and finish.

Silicone tools are very low cost and fast based on a master pattern and dependent on part geometry can typically produce between 10 to 20 parts before requiring replacement. The quick production of replacement tools makes the system suitable for production runs between 2 and 2000 parts.

Components are typically available within 3 days of master pattern approval. Accuracies of 0.2mm are typical with PDR able to undertake wall thickness’s down to 0.3mm for complex geometries.

Intricate components are possible with undercuts and cores and PDR has built significant experience in overmoulding and insert moulding with high resolution for the automotive and aerospace industries.

All parts are manufactured to strict quality control and inspection systems.