When companies choose to make their cast urethane parts with Fast Radius, they can expect quick turnaround times, low-upfront costs, and material flexibility. The polyurethane materials we offer are durable, robust, and available in a wide range of colors, durometers, and textures.
Producing parts with cast urethane
General process information
Max. part size | • 914.4 x 914.4 x 1828.8 mm • 36.0 x 36.0 x 72.0 in • Note: Ability to break parts up into multiple segments to create an even larger assembly |
min. feature size | • 0.635 mm for features • 0.025 in for features • 1.016 mm wall thickness • 0.040 in wall thickness |
Best achievable tolerance | • 0.005 in (0.127 mm) for first inch, 0.003 in (0.0762 mm) per lineal inch after the first one |
Lead time | • As low as 7 days for first articles (FA) • After FA approval, as low as 2 weeks for remaining parts |
Shore D materials
Standard | High performance | FDA | Clear |
| ABS-like (80D) | Nylon-Derlin like (84D) | ABS-like (80A) | Optical Clear (80D, water clear) |
| PE-like (65D) | ABS-High Impact (78D) | ABS-High Strength (85A) | PC-like (84D, haze/pale yellow) |
| PC-like (84D) | High Impact FR (UL-94V0) (85D) | Hi Impact Class VI (85D) | |
| 12 Sec burn (78D) |
SHORE D MATERIALS | col 2 Row1 |
PART FINISHES | MOLD TEXTURES |
| Smooth | Mold-tech soft textures: MT-11010, MT-11020, MT-11030, MT-11040, MT-11050, MT-11060, MT-11070 |
| Satin | Mold-tech rough textures: MT-11080, MT-11090, MT-11100, MT-11110, MT-11120, MT-11130, MT-11140, MT-11150, MT-11160 |
| Glossy / polish | |
| Custom finishing available |
Shore A materials
Elastomers | Clear Elastomers | Silicones | Medical Silicones |
| Standard elastomers (15A-94A, “F” series) | Clear elastomer (45A, water clear) | 15A | 38A |
| High performance elastomers (15A-90A, “M” series) | Clear elastomer (65A, water clear) | 25A | |
| Clear elastomer (70A, water clear) | 35A | ||
| Clear elastomer (90A, water clear) | 40A | ||
| 42A | |||
| 50A | |||
| 53A | |||
| 60A | |||
| 75A |
SHORE A MATERIALS | col 2 Row1 |
PART FINISHES | MOLD TEXTURES |
| Smooth | Mold-tech soft textures: MT-11010, MT-11020, MT-11030, MT-11040, MT-11050, MT-11060, MT-11070 |
| Satin | Mold-tech rough textures: MT-11080, MT-11090, MT-11100, MT-11110, MT-11120, MT-11130, MT-11140, MT-11150, MT-11160 |
| Glossy / polish | |
| Custom finishing available |
Let’s make your CAST URETHANE parts. Right now.
Reduced cast urethane costs by 60%
Made possible with Fast radius
Every day we’re working with the world’s leading product manufacturers to make the parts that matter most to their businesses.
Common Cast Urethane Applications
Cast urethane is often used in low to medium volume part production. It can also be a smart option for prototyping components, as a new tool can be cured quickly for each design iteration.
Joints
Ideal for producing mechanical joints with overlapping features.
Logos
3D logos with raised or recessed lettering.
Prototyping
Low up-front cost and quick turnaround times.
Low volume production runs
Producing plastic components needed in small quantities.
Cast urethane advantages and challenges
ADVANTAGES
- Ease of making alterations
- Quick turnaround times
- Quality finish
- Injection molding options
- Ease of making alterations
CHALLENGES
- High cost per part
- Short life expectancy of tool
- Thickness requirements
Cast urethane resources
Learn more about the cast urethane services we offer at the Fast Radius resource center.
