During hot isostatic processing, metal, ceramic, or composite powders are consolidated. With the application of pressure and temperature, the powder is compacted to fully dense parts of various intermediate and finished products, including billets to be further worked by forging and rolling from which parts are machined.
ADVANTAGES OF HOT ISOSTATIC PROCESSING
Fine structure, isotropic properties
Mechanical properties equal to or better than wrought counterparts
Produce high quality components out of material otherwise difficult to fabricate