World’s Fastest Fan-Driven HIP Supports AM Post-Production

A U.S. manufacturer in high pressure technology has delivered the world’s fastest fan-driven hot isostatic press (HIP) to Italy’s PRES-X, a start-up established to meet the post-production needs of 3D printed metal components. Its industry focus is on aerospace, space, defense, racing, automotive, packaging, and medical device markets.

Additionally, this HIP model is specifically designed for the additive manufacturing (AM) industry. Installation of the press makes PRES-X the first company worldwide to deploy the fan-driven HIP that was  designed for this application.

The maker of the fan-driven HIP, Quintus Technologies, notes that the model, QIH 60 M URC®, has capabilities which make it possible to eliminate several operations in the AM production line, and thus create a more cost-effective process. A cooling rate of 1500K/minute can be achieved while minimizing thermal distortion and non-uniform grain growth, producing 3D printed parts with optimal material properties.

“Our vision is to become the innovation leader within HIP,” comments Andrea Scanavini, CEO and founder of PRES-X. “The QIH 60’s innovative capabilities have already prompted customers to review their parts production methods, even in application areas that have long used more traditional techniques. This is allowing us to see new project starts and growth in orders and revenue despite a very challenging global market situation.”