Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS
Hot isostatic press (HIP).
Focus of work
- Post-HIP processes to completely consolidate already dense materials
- Glass encapsulation technology
- Monitoring und adjustment of the sintering atmosphere through selected process gases, kiln furniture and embedding powders
- Process optimization regarding microstructure and properties
- Technology development for transparent ceramics and highly dense materials
- Cost assessment and feasibility study
Services offered
- Research and technological services for HIP processes of already sintered ceramic and powder metallurgical components and composites
- Microstructure optimization for different materials by post-HIP processes
- Technology development based on customer requirements
- Process design, upscaling and optimization of prototypes, small-series and batch production
- Consultation for design and quality assurance of HIP processes
Technical equipment
| Hot isostatic presses | up to V = 30 l | T = 2000°C | p = 2000 bar | N2, Ar |