HOT ISOSTATIC PRESS (HIP) and COLD ISOSTATIC PRESS (CIP)
Intrumentation
- HIP 3000 from the Temp Press Division of the LECO Corporation
- CIP instrument information coming soon
Technique Description
- The Hot Isostatic Press (HIP) is primarily used to eliminate voids in sintered electronic ceramic, making a more structurally sound unit. Densification of ceramic materials is achieved by means of temperature and pressure.
- The technique description for the Cold Isostatic Press (CIP) is coming soon.
- Another technique available upon request is the Hot Press, for which a technique description is coming soon.
Sample Requirements/Specifications
- Sample requirements for the HIP:
- Maximum temperature: 1200°C
- Maximum pressure: 3000 psi
- Atmosphere: compressed air or mixture of argon/oxygen
- Sample size: 1.250" x .625" maximum
- Sample requirements for the CIP coming soon
- Sample requirements for the Hot Press coming soon
Rates
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User Policies, Procedures, and Training
Information coming soon about HIP, CIP, and Hot Press user policies, procedures, and training.