Technical Articles
HIP engineering articles designed for a focused technical read
In-depth, reviewable content on pore-closure mechanisms, cooling paths, AM post-processing, standards, and evidence chains.
Designing a HIP Process Window for AM Post-Processing
How HIP, CT inspection, heat treatment, surface finishing, and batch traceability form a release pathway for metal additively manufactured parts. · 11 minutes
MoreHIP FundamentalsThree Mechanisms of Pore Closure During HIP
How plastic yielding, power-law creep, and diffusion govern pore closure across the HIP process window. · 10 minutes
MoreCooling StrategyHow URC and URQ Cooling Paths Affect Microstructure
The differences between Uniform Rapid Cooling and Uniform Rapid Quenching after HIP, and their effects on microstructure, residual stress, and batch cycle time. · 9 minutes
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