Bridge the gap between prototype and mass production.
When you need more than a single prototype but aren’t ready to invest in steel injection moulds, Brainchild offers “Soft Tooling” solutions. We specialize in silicone moulding and urethane casting (vacuum casting) to produce short runs of engineering-grade parts. This process delivers components that look, feel, and perform like production parts without the high capital cost of hard tooling.
Speed to Market
We can produce a run of 20–100 units in days, allowing you to get product into the hands of beta testers or investors immediately.
Material Versatility
We cast in a wide range of polyurethane resins that simulate ABS, PP, Polycarbonate, and even rubber (Elastomers) of varying hardness.
Silicone Tooling
Cost-Effective Moulds We produce high-fidelity silicone moulds from your master pattern. These “soft tools” capture microscopic surface detail and texture, offering a fraction of the cost of aluminium or steel tooling.
Vacuum Casting
Simulated Thermoplastics By casting under a vacuum, we produce bubble-free, dense parts with mechanical properties similar to injection moulded plastics. Ideal for functional housings, brackets, and enclosures.
Elastomers & Rubbers
Gaskets & Grips We can cast flexible urethane rubbers in specific Shore Hardness ratings (Shore A). Perfect for prototyping over-moulded grips, buttons, seals, and vibration dampeners.
Bridge Manufacturing
The “Gap” Solution Use our casting service to fulfill your first orders while your permanent steel tools are being cut in China. Never miss a launch date due to tooling delays.