Isostatic pressing applies a uniform, equal force over the entire product, regardless of shape or size. It thus offers unique benefits for ceramic and refractory applications. The ability to form product shapes to precise tolerances (reducing costly machining) has been a major driving force for its commercial development.
Isostatic Pressing
Isostatic pressing applies a uniform, equal force over the entire product, regardless of shape or size. It thus offers unique benefits for ceramic and refractory applications. The ability to form product shapes to precise tolerances (reducing costly machining) has been a major driving force for its commercial development.
There are three basic types of isostatic pressing,
Cold isostatic pressing(CIP), Warm isostatic pressing(WIP) , Hot isostatic pressing(HIP)
Cold Isostatic Pressing (CIP)
CIP is mainly a powder-compacting process for obtaining 60 to 80% theoretically dense parts ready for sintering. Because of the good green strength obtained with this forming method, premachining before sintering is feasible without causing breakage.
