The new HIP system will increase capacity to make larger, high-quality titanium, nickel and 3D-printed components
Alcoa investing $22 million in Michigan for latest Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) technology, which strengthens the metallic structure of titanium, nickel and 3D-printed jet engine parts. Alcoa’s newest and largest HIP production system will give it in-house capabilities to treat larger parts for the world’s top-selling jet engines.