Material Densification

Material densification is a critical process for many manufacturing and materials processing applications. By using high-pressure techniques, materials such as metals, ceramics, and composites can be compressed to higher densities, resulting in increased mechanical properties and performance.

Benefits of Material Densification

Material densification enables companies to create materials and components with higher performance and durability. Quintus Technologies high pressure offers leading solutions to companies wishing to improve their productivity and create high-quality products.

Improved material properties

Material densification can improve the strength, durability, and wear resistance of materials, making them more suitable for a wider range of applications.

Reduced material waste

By densifying materials, manufacturers can use less material to achieve the same desired properties, reducing material waste and overall production costs.

Enhanced production efficiency

Material densification can increase production efficiency by reducing the need for secondary processing steps, such as machining, welding, or joining, ultimately saving time and costs.

Enhanced sustainability

By using less material and improving material properties, densification can help reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing processes, making them more sustainable.

Product categories

Hot Isostatic Presses

Warm Isostatic Presses

Cold Isostatic Presses

Hot Isostatic Presses

Warm Isostatic Presses

Cold Isostatic Presses

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Consumer Electronics

How we help our customers

Hot Isostatic Pressing for Orthopedic Implants

Customer Stories

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Customer Stories

Discover what led Pres-X to Hot Isostatic Pressing and Additive Manufacturing

Hot Isostatic Pressing for Orthopedic Implants

Customer Stories

Listen to Aalberts Surface Technologies and their biggest challenges

Customer Stories

Discover what led Pres-X to Hot Isostatic Pressing and Additive Manufacturing

Testimonials

“Acquiring the Quintus HIP allows Fraunhofer IFAM researchers to strengthen their technological expertise in the field of pressure-supported heat treatment of the Branch Lab. The new system is not only used for R&D projects but is also available as a service for carrying out predefined HIP cycles.”

Dr. Thomas Weißgärber

Director of the Branch Lab, Fraunhofer Institute, Germany

“Quintus listened carefully to our requirements and helped us to refine them into a solution that will serve our manufacturing process now and well into the future. Most importantly it was delivered and installed on time and without issues, allowing us to begin production on schedule.”

Wolfgang Köck

Managing Director, Plansee Metall GmbH, Austria

“Our vision is to become the innovation leader within HIP. We need a technical partner that shares our mission to be at the forefront, and Quintus is a perfect match.

They have the same approach to introducing disruptive innovations in the field of HIP and HT, in the critical phases of post-processing AM parts.”

Andrea Scanavini

CEO and Founder, Pres-X, Italy

“With a track record in providing our previous unit, it made sense to once again work with Quintus in this next phase of our HIP journey.

Their knowledge and experience, plus their worldwide Quintus® Care support program, gives Wallwork and our customers the confidence to develop and grow long-term relationships and quality service. We see exponential growth for the units over the short term.”

Simeon Collins

Director, Wallwork, UK

“Acquiring the Quintus HIP allows Fraunhofer IFAM researchers to strengthen their technological expertise in the field of pressure-supported heat treatment of the Branch Lab. The new system is not only used for R&D projects but is also available as a service for carrying out predefined HIP cycles.”

Dr. Thomas Weißgärber

Director of the Branch Lab, Fraunhofer Institute, Germany

“Quintus listened carefully to our requirements and helped us to refine them into a solution that will serve our manufacturing process now and well into the future. Most importantly it was delivered and installed on time and without issues, allowing us to begin production on schedule.”

Wolfgang Köck

Managing Director, Plansee Metall GmbH, Austria

“Our vision is to become the innovation leader within HIP. We need a technical partner that shares our mission to be at the forefront, and Quintus is a perfect match.

They have the same approach to introducing disruptive innovations in the field of HIP and HT, in the critical phases of post-processing AM parts.”

Andrea Scanavini

CEO and Founder, Pres-X, Italy

“With a track record in providing our previous unit, it made sense to once again work with Quintus in this next phase of our HIP journey.

Their knowledge and experience, plus their worldwide Quintus® Care support program, gives Wallwork and our customers the confidence to develop and grow long-term relationships and quality service. We see exponential growth for the units over the short term.”

Simeon Collins

Director, Wallwork, UK

FAQ

Cold Isostatic Pressing (CIP) is a wet bag compaction method, subjecting compacted powders, enclosed by a flexible rubber mold, to extreme isostatic pressure to create optimum sintering/densification conditions. The most commonly used pressure media for CIP is water at ambient temperature.

HIP (Hot Isostatic Pressing) is a high-temperature, high-pressure process to enhance material properties. It utilizes a specialized furnace housed within a gas pressure vessel. The process typically employs argon or nitrogen gas, pressurized up to 2000 bar and heated to temperatures up to 2000°C.

The combination of pressure and temperature densifies components to near-theoretical density. It means internal defects like porosity, voids, and microcracks are eliminated.

HIP usually operates at temperatures similar to conventional heat treatment processes. So, we can integrate both procedures into a single step, called High Pressure Heat Treatment (HPHT™). This innovative approach boosts productivity while reducing the need for additional capital equipment.

Warm Isostatic Pressing, WIP, is a technology that is used for achieving maximum uniform powder compact density, using a heated, pressurized liquid media. Common pressure media include water, emulsion or oil, pressurized to 600 MPa at temperatures up to 145°C.

Knowledge center

HIP: The key to high-performance ceramic medical implants

Advanced HIP technology for the medical industry

The production of high-performance heat exchangers for aerospace applications

Leveraging HIP as a Productivity Tool for AM Metallic Components

Shaping the future of the HIP industry

Transforming heavy manufacturing with large-scale PM-HIP

HIP: The key to high-performance ceramic medical implants

Advanced HIP technology for the medical industry

The production of high-performance heat exchangers for aerospace applications

Leveraging HIP as a Productivity Tool for AM Metallic Components

Shaping the future of the HIP industry

Transforming heavy manufacturing with large-scale PM-HIP

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