Urethane parts typically fit in the development process between prototype and production. Urethane prototpyes are ideal when you need parts to look production quality. It is a cost-effective method to reproduce a small quantity of prototypes for sales and marketing, early customer samples, or design verification.

Step 1- The Pattern
The process begins by first building a master pattern. This pattern will form the basis for the project at hand. Other times, a client will supply us the master pattern to mold. This cuts down costs and lead times for the urethane parts.

Step 2- The Tooling
The master pattern is reworked to a level of finish needed to cast the tool. Silicone is poured around the master pattern and is allowed to cure. Once the silicone is cured, one or more cuts are made in the mold to remove the master pattern.

Step 3- The Parts
The mold is then reassembled and the urethane material is poured into the mold to create the urethane part. Once the urethane has hardened, it is removed and the mold can be used to cast additional parts. To prevent colors from chipping, parts are cast in color instead of painted. We can custom color match using a Pantone swatch and can mold texture directly into the part via the silicone mold.

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