Isostatic presses are used for compressing particles/raw material in to
pre determined shapes. Cold and Hot isostatic presses are the two main
types of machines used for compressing. Cold Isostatic Press or CIP
functions at room temperature, and is a compaction process which turns
powders into compact shapes by placing them in a mold. A liquid (mixture
of oil and water) is pumped in and pressure is created to get a uniform
product. This process ensures uniform- density products leading to
reduction of internal stress and elimination of cracks and strains. Hot
isostatic Press (HIP) works at elevated temperatures and uses certain
gas mixtures heated to a very high temperature and pressure to process
powders and other raw material into dense products. A hot gas is
introduced into the HIP furnace to add density to materials being
compacted. Application of Isostatic Press
- Pharmaceuticals
- Explosives
- Chemicals
- Food
- Nuclear fuel
- Ferrites
