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CompositeCast™

Prototypes & Short-run Production

CompositeCast, offered only by Solid Concepts, was developed over a two year period that included testing at six early beta sites. Composite sheet material (fiberglass, graphite, Kevlar, etc.) is positioned in a precision Platinum Silicon mold. A proprietary fill method is used to fill the mold cavity along with the sheet material with our AFP (Advanced Formula Polymers). The result is a very tough and stiff cast part with B-side detail captured. These parts can be delivered within two weeks.

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CompositeCast Advantages

  • Very fast processing of complex parts and panels without hard tooling
  • Excellent A and B-Side detail
  • Composite-like performance (i.e., high flex modulus, high impact strength)

CompositeCast Disadvantages

  • Short mold life: ~25 shots
  • Production rate: 2 or 3/day
  • Not as accurate as Hand Lay-up FRP or Resin Transfer Molding
Production
As Fast As		 3 DAYS
Instant Quoting and Build System
  • SolidView
    SolidView® software allows you to view, rotate, measure and communicate design intent with non-CAD users—starting with our free 3D CAD viewer—SolidView/Lite.
  • Prototypes
    PolyJet™ & SLA® provide accurate concept models and master patterns in record time. Complete in-house finishing capability for production-like prototypes.
  • SLS & DMLS
    SLS® produces rugged Nylon 11 and Nylon 12 prototype and production parts. DMLS utilizes metal and alloy materials to create strong metal parts without tooling.
  • FDM
    FDM (fused deposition modeling) produces both prototype and production parts from ABS plastic, polycarbonate, and Ultem materials.
  • CNC
    CNC prototypes, parts and master patterns are ideal in applications where the material property or size requirements make other prototyping techniques unsuitable.
  • Cast Urethane
    Cast Urethane (a proprietary advanced casting technology and advanced formula polymers) produce strong pre-production and short-run production components.
  • Composites
    Composites (fiber reinforced plastic) technology produces large, rigid, accurate panels with excellent strength-to-weight ratio and surface finish.
  • Tooling
    Tooling from Solid Concepts provides quick-turn tooling options for Chinese tooling & production, export tooling from China, and domestic tooling, all with domestic project management.
  • Molding
    Molding from Solid Concepts brings you the best of both worlds by providing Chinese pricing and lead times along with Solid Concepts quality and domestic project management.
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