Your One-Stop Urethane Casting Manufacturing Solution
As a reliable Urethane Casting manufacturer, Formioo partners with 200+ trusted suppliers to provide you with a faster and more efficient means of procuring high-precision urethane casting parts with better durability and flexibility.
- Obtain quick pricing and design-for-manufacturing advice
- High-quality parts built to meet your specifications
- Receive your parts in as little as 7 days
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, ISO14001:2015, IATF 16949:2016 certified
- Wide Manufacturing Background with our on-site urethane casting facility and wide network of reliable suppliers.
Urethane Casting Supplier from China
At Formioo, we are a committed Urethane Casting manufacturer with in-house manufacturing capacity. As a Manufacturer with a Supply Chain, we provide stable and economical manufacturing services for automotive, medical, electronics, and consumer goods sectors. Bridging the latest manufacturing technologies of our trusted partner manufacturers, we provide rapid prototyping and small-series manufacture with the utmost accuracy and consistency guarantee.
With our own in-house manufacturing plant and extensive network of suppliers, our urethane casting method employs RTV silicone molds and 3D-printed master patterns to manufacture parts up to 30 inches in length with great accuracy and quality. The method is very flexible in terms of material and geometry of parts, and each project is customized according to your exact requirements. With a typical shrinkage of +0.15%, we ensure your final cast part dimensions accurately replicate your design requirements.
Choose Formioo for fast lead times, competitive costs, and expert service from order through completion of production. We are committed to making your product vision a reality with digital, end-to-end urethane casting solutions.
Explore Our Urethane Casting Capabilities
Our in-house manufacturing capability, in combination with an established base of quality-assured suppliers, allow us to meet your individual needs for custom urethane castings, including clear or color-matched finishes, custom painting (including EMI shielding), and insert installation. Expert manufacturing partners handle tight tolerances and complex designs, delivering high accuracy and consistency in every project.
Casts polyurethane under vacuum to improve precision, reduce bubbles, ideal for high-quality prototypes.
Relies on gravity to pour polyurethane into molds, simple process, suitable for low-cost, medium-precision parts.
Makes use of pressure to increase material density, reduce voids, and enhance strength, best suited for high-performance parts.
Polyurethane high-pressure mixing and injection into molds, best suited for large, low-density industrial products.
Urethane Casting Capabilities
Material Compatibility
Formioo offers a wide range of urethane casting materials, from flexible to rigid, clear to color-matched materials, best suited for a wide variety of industrial and custom uses.
Casting Accuracy
Our urethane casting process is highly accurate, with default tolerance set to ±0.15mm, and is applicable for prototypes, low volume production, and complex parts.
Maximum Build Size
We can produce urethane cast parts up to 30 inches in length, accommodating small to medium-sized components.
Surface Finishing Options
We provide multiple finishing options, including polishing, painting, and EMI shielding for improved functionality and aesthetics.
Delivery Time
Our urethane casting services offer fast lead times, typically 5-10 days for prototyping, with expedited options available for urgent projects.
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Urethane Casting Tolerance
| Name | Tolerance Range |
|---|---|
| Standard Urethane Castings | +/- 0.2 mm to +/- 0.5 mm |
| Precision Urethane Castings | +/- 0.1 mm to +/- 0.2 mm |
| Complex/Intricate Parts | +/- 0.5 mm to +/- 1.0 mm |
- *Formioo accommodates part lengths of up to 48", depending on the process. For larger dimensions, please reach out to us for inquiries. The tolerances listed represent minimums under ideal conditions; however, looser tolerances may be necessary based on the process, material selection, or part geometry.
Urethane Casting Materials
ABS-Like
ABS-Like Urethane is a very flexible casting material whose characteristics are comparable to ABS plastic when it comes to resisting high impact, heat, and moldability. It possesses fair mechanical strength, thermal resistance, and chemical stability and is ideally used for prototyping car parts and low-volume manufacturing of consumer items and functional models. It can be easily painted, plated, or textured for additional functionality and appearance.
- Production Lead Time: Up to 5-10 days
- Color: White, Black, Gray, Custom Colors Available
Nylon-Like
Nylon-Like Urethane mimics the features of Nylon, including wear resistance, hardness, and low friction. It must be used where strength and long-life operation are required, i.e., mechanical components, bearings, and gears. It can maintain good strength, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability, thus applied to automobile, industrial, and electronic parts. Nylon-Like urethane can easily be machined and painted to achieve additional functionality and aesthetics.
- Production Lead Time: As fast as 5-10 days
- Color: White, Black, Gray, Natural, Custom Colors Available
Polypropylene-Like
Polypropylene-Like Urethane mimics the properties of Polypropylene, offering excellent chemical resistance, flexibility, and low-cost production. This material is ideal for parts exposed to chemicals and harsh environments, such as fluid handling components, containers, and valves. It combines ease of processing with good strength and impact resistance, making it suitable for automotive, industrial, and consumer goods applications. Polypropylene-Like urethane can also be customized with various finishes for improved performance and aesthetics.
- Production Lead Time: As fast as 5-10 days
- Color: White, Black, Gray, Natural, Custom Colors Available
Rubber-Like
Rubber-Like Urethane is very flexible, has superior tear strength, and is very resiliency-resistant, and is thus justifiably deserving of use in such applications that consist of soft, flexible components. It is closer to rubber in property but is tougher and possesses superior abrasion and thus finds use in seals, gaskets, bumpers, and cushioning components. It will blend the benefits of rubber and urethane, i.e., ease of processing and long-term durability with long-term performance by industries like automobile, electronics, and consumer goods.
- Production Lead Time: 5-10 days at most
- Color: White, Black, Gray, Natural, Custom Colors Available
Polycarbonate-Like
Polycarbonate-Like Urethane imitates Polycarbonate performance, and it is characterized by high impact strength, optical clarity, and toughness. It finds maximum suitability in clarity and strength uses, including light covers, lenses, and protective casings. The material has outstanding durability and resistance to cracking, optimally suited for consumer electronics, auto components, and protective headgear. Polycarbonate-Like urethane is also easy to process and can be painted or textured for secondary functionality.
- Production Lead Time: Up to 5-10 days
- Color: Clear, White, Black, Gray, Custom Colors Available
TPE-Like
TPE-Like Urethane mimics the performance of Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE), trading the rubbery flexibility against the processability of the plastic. It is more elastic, tougher, and abrasion-resistant and thus best suited for soft-touch grips, overmolded parts, and elastic uses. TPE-Like urethane possesses high impact strength and is moldable into complex geometries with ease, and thus proves to be a good all-around material for automotive, medical, and consumer products markets.
- Production Lead Time: As fast as 5-10 days
- Color: White, Black, Gray, Natural, Custom Colors Available
High-Temperature Urethane
High-Temperature Urethane is designed to withstand demanding heat with added heat stability and resistance. It will maintain mechanical strength and toughness when subjected to high heat conditions and is thus best used for high-performance application in the automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors. The product will be more thermally stable, chemically resistant, and resistant to long-term reliability when exposed to heat, offering higher life of performance for critical components subject to severe heat.
- Production Lead Time: As fast as 5-10 days
- Color: White, Black, Gray, Natural, Custom Colors Available
Finishing Options for Urethane Casting
| Name | Applicable Materials | Colors | Can Be Applied with | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bead Blasting | Urethane, Rubber, Plastic | Natural, Matte | Abrasive Media Blasting |
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Polishing | Urethane, Rubber, Plastic | Glossy, Smooth | Manual Polishing, Buffing Wheels |
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Spray Coating | Urethane, Rubber, Plastic | Wide range of colors | Air Spraying, HVLP Spray Gun |
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Painting | Urethane, Rubber, Plastic | Custom colors | Airbrush, Spray Guns, Dip Coating |
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UV Coating | Urethane, Rubber, Plastic | Clear, Glossy | UV Curing Lamps, Coating Equipment |
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Laser Etching/Marking | Urethane, Rubber, Plastic | Natural, Black | Laser Machines |
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Dyed Finishing | Urethane, Rubber, Plastic | Custom colors | Immersion in dye solutions |
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Surface Sealing | Urethane, Rubber, Plastic | Clear, Glossy | Surface Sealing Coating |
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Textured Finishing | Urethane, Rubber, Plastic | Matte, Natural | Texturing Tools, Mold Surface Finishing |
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Electroplating | Urethane, Metal Substrate | Gold, Silver, Copper | Electroplating Process |
- *We offer a range of additional finishing options, including chromic acid anodizing, cadmium plating, copper plating, titanium anodizing (blue anodizing), gold plating, silver plating, and more. If you require finishes for materials not mentioned here, please reach out to us directly.
Urethane Casting Service FAQs
Why choose urethane casting over 3D printing?
One of the greatest advantages of urethane casting over 3D printing is the material performance and quality it offers. Urethane casting uses materials that closely resemble commercial production materials, and they possess enhanced mechanical properties with greater durability. Additionally, parts made from urethane casting generally have a better fit and finish than 3D-printed parts. If you are most concerned about material functionality and a luxury appearance, then urethane casting is the technique you must utilize.
Why use urethane casting instead of injection molding?
The most important consideration in choosing injection molding versus urethane casting is volume of production. Urethane casting is an economic method for low-volume production, approximately 50 units, of production-quality product with less up-front cost of the tool than injection molding. It is therefore an ideal option for short-run production or verification of design prior to large-scale production. Many clients employ urethane casting as an in-process step to test and iterate with their designs before investing in injection molding tooling.
How do I get urethane casting quote from Formioo?
It is easy and quick to obtain a polyurethane casting quote from Formioo. Just visit our website and utilize our online quoting system to begin. Upload your STEP file via one of our supported file formats like STEP, STP, IGS, IGES, PRT, SLDPRT, SAT, and X_T to be processed successfully.
Enter your project requirements after uploading your file, including material type, finish surface, shipping conditions, and quantity. Our experienced project engineers will thereafter check for manufacturability for feasibility. After the design and specifications have been finalized, you will receive a comprehensive quotation with true costing and estimated delivery date. (Please note that instant quotes for polyurethane casting are not yet available on our platform.)
If our quote we have given here is acceptable to you, you are free to order directly on the site, and we will go ahead with the production process according to your specifications. Formioo’s streamlined system makes it easy to receive an accurate quote and begin your polyurethane casting endeavor with confidence.
Can urethane casting be used for production-quality parts?
While urethane casting is primarily appropriate for visually appealing prototypes, it can also be used for non-mechanical end-use products such as enclosures, cases, and covers.
What happens to the silicone molds? Can I Keep Them?
Silicone molds used in the process of urethane casting are of a limited working life, and hence they can last up to around 20 cycles before breaking down. Because of this, we typically discard them after use. Should you prefer retaining the 3D-printed or CNC-machined master model used in the production of the mold, please contact us personally so that we may talk.
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