Hot Isostatic Press

Hot isostatic press applies both pressure and temperature to form and uniformly densify a particular material. Pressure is applied inside a vessel by compressing a gas medium, such as argon while the heat is supplied through a resistance-heated furnace, also located inside the pressure vessel. Temperature and pressure are monitored and controlled within a specified tolerance throughout the process, and a computer provides man/machine interfacing. Density near to theoretical density can be achieved.