[ 05.7.1 // SPECS ]
Technical specifications
- Tolerance
- ±0.3% (min ±0.3 mm)
- Units per mold
- 200–50
- Max size
- 1900 × 900 × 750
- Finish
- 5–25
- Lead time
- 21–48 days
- Sweet spot
- 200–10,000 units
[ 05.7.2 // TRADE-OFFS ]
Strengths & limitations
Strengths
- End-product quality close to injection molding
- Low upfront cost vs steel tooling
- Material range - rigid, flexible, clear, rubber
- Colors mixed in - no painting needed
- Ideal for product validation before injection molding
Limitations
- Silicone mold wears after ~50-200 casts
- Mechanical properties less consistent than injection
- Each part needs minor manual post-processing
[ 05.7.3 // MATERIALS ]
Available materials
| Material | Typical uses |
|---|---|
| PU דמוי ABS | Enclosures, consumer products |
| PU דמוי PP | Flexible parts, living hinges |
| PU שקוף | Optics, lenses, windows |
| PU דמוי גומי (Shore 30–90) | Seals, soft-touch grips |
| PU עמיד אש / חום | Industrial, electronics |
[ 05.7.4 // BEST FOR ]
Best suited for
- Marketing / investor runs - 200–10,000 units
- Trade show and demo units
- Pre-production validation before injection molding
- Parts requiring uniform-color quality finish
[ 05.7.5 // FAQ ]
FAQ
How many units per mold?
200–50 on average, depending on part complexity and casting material.
When to switch to real injection molding?
From 100–300 units and up, or when stricter mechanical properties become critical.
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