There are four main advanced ceramics focus areas where Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) is considered
to be a key technology in achieving ultimate properties for the material system. In a series of White
Papers, we explore the possibilities and benefits that becomes available for these materials using
Quintus HIP and Uniform Rapid Cooling, URC®:
In this paper, we explore the possibilities for increase in productivity that come from using
Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) combined with Quintus Uniform Rapid Cooling, URC®, in the manufacturing
of Zirconia Toughened Alumina, ZTA, for high performance, high reliability applications such as medical
implants.
