Our process enables production of components with sizes ranging from 0.1 kg to more than 30.000 kg. Designs with complex external and internal geometries can be produced in one piece. The HIP process eliminates internal voids and creates clean firm bonds and fine uniform microstructures. These characteristics are not possible to achieve with conventional methods.
HIP Capacity
Bodycote has an internationa HIP group. The group has invested in greater capacity, in anticipation of the developing role of HIP technology.
PM-HIP product size | Diameter Max | Height Max | Weight Max | Annual Capacity |
| Existing HIP | 1140 mm | 2700 mm | 15 tons | 2 500 tons |
| New HIP 2010 | 1580 mm | 2750 mm | 32 tons | 5 500 tons |
Applications
Near Net Shape (NNS)
Our process makes it possible for
the engineer to optimise conventionally
formed parts and also to design
components unobtainable by other
means.
Tool Steel/High Speed Steel (HSS)
Our process also gives the material a
refined microstructure compared with
conventional methods which
improves the lifecycle of the
component.
Densification of Castings
The HIP process makes it possible
to heat a metal component to the
temperature at which it will yield to
very high argon gas pressure. This
eliminates detrimental porosity, without
significant shape distortion.
Diffusion Bonding
Our process makes it possible to
produce bi-metallic compounds by
binding:
Powder – Powder
Powder – Solid
Solid – Solid
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