HIP parameters
Each material has unique HIP requirements. Quintus experts can help you optimize process parameters for efficient, high-performance results.
Common HIP parameters for reliable results
Standard Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) parameters are defined by the material system and its densification behaviour. Core variables include temperature, pressure, and hold time, which are selected to achieve a fully dense structure.
It is also important to note that for HIP to be successful, a gas-tight surface is needed, which usually equates to a density of above 92-95% of theoretical density.
Representative parameters for common materials are shown below:
Aluminium
Grade | Temperature (°C) | Pressure (MPa) | Hold time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
Various | 460-540 | 100 | 120-180 |
7050 | 454 | 100 | 120-180 |
AlSi7Mg/AlSi10Mg | 510-520 | 100 minimum | 180 +/- 60 |
CP1 | 400 | 100 minimum | 240 |
F357/A356 | 496-524 | 103 +/- 3 | 120-360 |
Ceramic
Grade | Temperature (°C) | Pressure (MPa) | Hold time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
Alumina | 1400-1600 | 100-200 | 60-240 |
Boron Carbide | 1900-2000 | 200 | 240 |
Mg-spinel | 1600-1800 | 150-200 | 240-600 |
Silicon Nitride | 1600-1800 | 150-200 | 240 |
ZTA | 1400-1550 | 150-200 | 240 |
ATZ | 1400-1500 | 150-200 | 240 |
YPSZ | 1200-1450 | 150-200 | 240 |
c-ZrO2 | 1600-1800 | 150-200 | 240 |
Yttria | 1500-1600 | 150-200 | 240 |
Cobalt
Grade | Temperature (°C) | Pressure (MPa) | Hold time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
Co-28Cr-6Mo (F75) | 1185-1220 | 100 | 240 +/- 60 |
Copper
Grade | Temperature (°C) | Pressure (MPa) | Hold time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
CP Cu | 900-950 | 100 | 120-180 |
CuCrZr | 900-950 | 100 | 120-180 |
GRCop-42 | 950 | 100 | 180 |
GRCop-84 | 950 | 100 | 180 |
Intermetallic
Grade | Temperature (°C) | Pressure (MPa) | Hold time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
TiAl | 1200-1300 | 100-200 | 240 |
Nickel
Grade | Temperature (°C) | Pressure (MPa) | Hold time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
Haynes 282 | 1200-1280 | 100 | 240 |
Hastelloy X | 1150-1180 | 100 | 60-240 |
Alloy 625 (N06625) | 1120-1175 | 100 minimum | 240 +/- 60 |
Alloy 718 (N07718) | 1120-1185 | 100 minimum | 240 +/- 60 |
IN738 | 1150-1250 | 150 minimum | 240 |
IN939 | 1150-1200 | 150 minimum | 240 |
MarM247 | 1185-1250 | 150 minimum | 240 |
Precious mteals
Grade | Temperature (°C) | Pressure (MPa) | Hold time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
Gold | 700-800 | 100-200 | 60-120 |
Platinum | 1200-1400 | 100-200 | 120-240 |
Stainless steel
Grade | Temperature (°C) | Pressure (MPa) | Hold time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
304/316L | 1120-1163 | 100 | 240 +/- 60 |
Steel
Grade | Temperature (°C) | Pressure (MPa) | Hold time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
4340 | 1135-1160 | 100 minimum | 240 +/- 60 |
15-5PH | 1120-1185 | 100 | 240 +/- 60 |
17-4PH | 1120-1185 | 100 | 240 +/- 60 |
Duplex 2205 | 1050 | 150 | 120 |
Duplex 2507 | 1150 | 150 | 120 |
Refractory
Grade | Temperature (°C) | Pressure (MPa) | Hold time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
TZM | 1500-1600 | 100-200 | 120-240 |
Niobium C103 | 1600 | 100 | 180-240 |
Tungsten | 1600-2000 | 100-200 | 120-240 |
Titanium
Grade | Temperature (°C) | Pressure (MPa) | Hold time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
Ti64 | 895-955 | 100 | 180 +/- 60 |
CP Ti | 895-955 | 100 minimum | 180 +/- 60 |
Optimize material performance with advanced HIP technologies
Material properties can be further enhanced by adjusting process parameters using Quintus HIP equipment. Some optimizations are also supported by our High Pressure Heat Treatment (HPHT™) technology, which combines HIP and heat treatment in a single controlled cycle. HPHT enables precise control of temperature, pressure, and thermal profiles—improving process efficiency, reducing cycle time, and enhancing microstructural uniformity.
Examples of possible adjustments include:
Reduced soak time combined with higher pressure or temperature to improve productivity.
Lower processing temperature to maintain smaller grain size, typically with higher pressure.
Controlled cooling rate to perform solutionizing steps in-situ.
Adjusted heating rate to prevent cracking in sensitive alloys.
Independent pressure control for different sectors within the HIP recipe.
Use of Quintus Purus® clean HIP processing to avoid surface reactions.
Quintus Technologies provides extensive expertise in process development and optimization through our global Application Centers for Material Densification. These facilities allow testing and validation of HIP parameters under real conditions using full-scale Quintus systems, helping customers refine processes, qualify new materials, and accelerate production readiness.
Contact us to learn more about optimizing HIP parameters for your specific material and application.
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Despite thousands of commercial HPP products currently available around the globe, one source of continued frustration to more food companies is the time involved in the realization of new HPP product market rollouts. Quintus Technologies HPP Application Centers’ main objective is to reduce these delays by putting internal and external HPP expertise to work.
The Centers menu of services spans the entire HPP development process, from optimized product formulations and packaging to in-house pathogen studies and assistance with HACCP implementation and regulatory compliance. In both scope and pace, evaluation and support offerings are geared to accelerate the speed at which processors bring new HPP products to market.
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FAQ
The batch characteristic is an important topic for discussion. Our simulation shows that automation of the loading, unloading and densification won’t be a challenge for the implementation of isostatic pressing in the overall process. Additionally, the speed of stacking/winding is limiting the process speed before densification.
The upfront investment seems high, but is rather low compared to other machinery used in today’s battery manufacturing. Calculations with a realistic cost-model we established, put isostatic pressing in the lower cent area per KWh. The calculation model fits different parameters, the ones that show a high impact are pouch dimensions and vessel size, which can be adapted to customers preferences.
From the two vessel technologies, mono-block and wire-wound, the wire-wound technology systems can be scaled up to a cylinder volume of 2000 L.
That depends on the cells design for an in-situ (or anode-free) lithium metal anode concept Quintus proposes a densification step of whole pouch cells. This position would fit the isostatic press after stacking and pouching.
The production series of warm isostatic battery presses are able to deliver pressures up to 600 MPa, while reaching temperatures of 150 degree Celsius (pressure media can be water or oil).