Cast discipline

About this discipline

Develop the master and mold requirements for a repeated form or a small product series.

Move from an initial shape to a repeatable process. A master pattern and a considered mold design can support short-run part development. Material compatibility, draft, parting lines and release need to be considered together.

Starting point

A CAD model or physical master

Connected service

Casting & Molding

Focus for your project

Use these checkpoints to shape the brief and review the next step.

Define the master and target material01

Review draft, parting and release02

Evaluate a sample before repeating03

Confirm deliverables and acceptance requirements04

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Design

Concept & CAD

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Prototype

Form & function

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Manufacture

Material & process

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Finish

Surface & detail