Vacuum Casting Materials
Below you will find a list of the materials that we can work with at Michigan CNC Machining Parts, Inc.. Exotic materials and special requests can be purchased or imported if required. Please kindly ask us when in doubt. For more detailed technical specifications of the below materials, download our vacuum casting material PDF.
Vacuum Casted Molds And Parts
| Material | Comment | Axson Code |
|---|---|---|
| STAR-PU Classic ABS | This is the classic and most popular ABS compound. | UP 4280 |
| STAR-PU High-Temp ABS 120C | High temp, most popular ABS compound in the EU. Auto/medical/chemically stable - up to 40 parts per silicone tool. | PX 223-HT |
| STAR-PU ABS | Flame retardant resin (UL94-V0 specification) | (Hei-Cast) 8263 |
| STAR-PU PC | Transparent. Mainly simulates filled ABS or PC. | PX 527 |
| STAR-PU PMMA (Acrylic) | UV stable. Great for glossy, clear parts. Can be tinted or colored. This is the classic acrylic substitute. | UPX 5210 |
| STAR-PU Classic PP | PP resin compound - living hinges possible (typically 30 to 50 bends before breaking). | UP 5690 |
| STAR-PU Rubber | Rubber/TPE resin. Variable hardness, 40 - 85 Shore A. Can be over-molded. | UPX 8400 |
| STAR-PU Transparent Rubber | Transparent rubber substitute. Variable hardness, 40 - 70 Shore A. Translucent colors possible. | (Hei-Cast) T0387 |
| STAR-PU Silicone | Translucent silicone that can be used as VC mold tool and also to fabricate VC part. | ESSIL 296 |
| STAR-PU Silicone | Translucent and Food Grade. It is a platinum cured silicone. | 988 |