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Vacuum-Casting Rapid Prototyping Experts

Produce production-like plastic and silicone parts without investing in expensive hard tooling. Yanmee uses high-quality master patterns and silicone molds to replicate complex geometries, fine surface details, colors, textures, and material properties for design validation, functional testing, customer presentation, and low-volume production.

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    100+ material options.
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    ±0.05 mm precision.
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    7-day delivery for small batches.
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    STP / OBJ / X_T note key features (clear, flexible, etc.)
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High-precision die casting for metal parts

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Efficient production with minimal material waste

Vacuum-Casting Rapid Prototyping Experts
  • Production-Like Parts

  • Flexible Material Options

  • Complex Detail Replication

  • ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS

Production-Like Parts Without Hard Tooling

ABS-like

ABS-like

Suitable for product housings, covers, control panels, consumer electronics, and general functional components requiring a rigid structure and paintable surface.
PC-like

PC-like

Used for parts requiring improved impact resistance, heat performance, dimensional stability, or transparent appearance.
TPU-like

TPU-like

Available in different hardness levels for seals, buttons, grips, protective covers, gaskets, and soft-touch components.
PI-like

PI-like

Provides a degree of flexibility and is suitable for snap-fit structures, containers, covers, and lightweight functional components.
PP-Like Materials

PP-Like Materials

Provides a degree of flexibility and is suitable for snap-fit structures, containers, covers, and lightweight functional components

Medical Silicone-like

Suitable for flexible prototypes, wearable components, seals, medical-device housings, buttons, and parts requiring a soft or elastic feel.

Case Studies

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Transparent Sensor Housing Prototype
ABS-Like Handheld Device Housing
Medical Silicone Component Prototypes
Two-Material Soft-Touch Device Housing
Automotive Interior Vent Prototype
Home Appliance Control Panel Prototype
Transparent Fluid Reservoir Prototype
Small-Batch Wearable Device Housings

Micron-Level Replication Accuracy

Detail Reproduction
Texture depth 0.02 mm
Min wall 0.8 mm
Draft ≥ 0.5°
Tolerance Standards
Dimensional ±0.15% or ±0.05 mm
Concentricity ≤ 0.1 mm
Quality-Control Equipment
Blue-light 3D scanning
CT scanning

Not sure about the right tolerance for your part?

Our engineering team can help optimize your design.

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Vacuum Casting Materials & Finishing Options

Vacuum casting supports a wide range of polyurethane materials, colors, textures, and finishes for realistic prototypes and low-volume parts. Choose from rigid, flexible, transparent, or appearance-grade options to match your product’s functional and visual requirements.

  • Rigid Polyurethane Parts

    Rigid Polyurethane Parts

  • Flexible Rubber-Like Parts

    Flexible Rubber-Like Parts

  • Transparent Components

    Transparent Components

  • Custom Color Matching

    Custom Color Matching

  • Textured Matte Finishes

    Textured Matte Finishes

  • Glossy Surface Finishes

    Glossy Surface Finishes

  • Soft-Touch Overmolding

    Soft-Touch Overmolding

  • Low-Volume Production

    Low-Volume Production

  • Functional Prototypes

    Functional Prototypes

*Not sure which finish is right for your part? Explore our complete guide

Five-Step Vacuum-Casting Workflow

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    Master Model Prep Polygon
    CNC/3D print, polish ±0.05 mm
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    Silicone Mold Make Polygon
    Mix, pour, cure
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    Vacuum Casting Polygon
    Inject resin, de-bubble ≤0.1 mbar
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    Demolding & Trimming Polygon
    Remove, trim, sand
  • Surface Finishing Polygon
    Paint/silk-screen, inspect

Vacuum Casting FAQ

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Upload your drawings (STEP, STP, IGES, STL) or contact our team for a fast and confidential quotation.

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WHY CHOOSE yanmee

Reliable Engineered Die Casting Solutions

We offer precision injection molding services that ensure high-quality, cost-effective production of complex parts with exceptional durability and performance.

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    High precision for complex parts
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    Fast production for large volumes
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    Versatile materials and custom formulations
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    Consistent part quality and performance
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    Ideal for rapid prototyping and scaling
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    Cost-effective solutions for mass production

What You Can Expect From Yanmee

  • Confidential Project Handling

    Your CAD files, product information, and project details are securely managed throughout the manufacturing process.

  • Engineering Review First

    We evaluate geometry, materials, undercuts, tolerances, finishes, and quantities before vacuum casting begins.

  • Production-Like Quality

    Each part is inspected for dimensions, appearance, surface finish, and assembly requirements before delivery.

  • Clear Project Communication

    Receive timely updates from design review and master preparation through silicone molding, casting, and inspection.

  • Transparent Project Quotation

    Quotations clearly cover master patterns, silicone molds, materials, finishing, quantities, and additional requirements.

  • Flexible Prototype Support

    We support material changes, color matching, design revisions, assembly adjustments, and repeat small-batch production.

Custom Parts Shipped in as Fast as 24 Hours

    👍 Sharing Your 2D Drawings & 3D Models Will Help Our Engineers to Quote Faster

    NDA available upon request.