What is the difference between hot isostatic pressing and cold isostatic pressing?

Isostatic pressing is performed “cold” or “hot.” Cold isostatic pressing (CIP) is used to compact green parts at ambient temperatures, while hot isostatic pressing (HIP) is used to fully consolidate parts at elevated temperatures by solid-state diffusion.

What is HIP metal?

Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) is the simultaneous application of high temperature and pressure to metals and other materials for a specified amount of time in order to improve their mechanical properties.

WHAT IS HIP related to powder metallurgy?

Powder Metallurgy (Consolidation) & MIM Powder metal consolidation via hot isostatic pressing (HIP) is a cost-effective alternative manufacturing method to casting or forging. Traditional forging methods often result in parts requiring additional machining and welding to achieve the required finished dimensions.

What is cold isostatic pressing?

Cold isostatic pressing (CIP) is a compaction process for powders enclosed in an elastomer mold. The mold is placed in a pressure chamber, a liquid medium is pumped in, and high pressure is applied uniformly from all sides.

What is cold isostatic pressing (CIP)?

What is Cold Isostatic Pressing? Cold isostatic pressing (CIP) is a compaction process for powders enclosed in an elastomer mold. The mold is placed in a pressure chamber, a liquid medium is pumped in, and high pressure is applied uniformly from all sides.

What is isostatic pressure?

Isostatic pressing is a powder metallurgy (PM) forming process that applies equal pressure in all directions on a powder compact thus achieving maximum uniformity of density and microstructure without the geometrical limitations of uniaxial pressing. Isostatic pressing is performed “cold” or “hot.”.

What is pressure technology?

Pressure Technology is a leading provider of high quality hot isostatic pressing (HIPping) to the aerospace, medical, ceramics, electronics, precision casting, powder metallurgy, additive manufacturing and a variety of other industries.