Hot isostatic pressing method and apparatus
US8652370B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB28B11/24
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hot isostatic pressing method is disclosed wherein workpieces are accommodated within a high pressure vessel and the interior of the high pressure vessel is filled with an inert gas of a high temperature and a high pressure to treat the workpieces. The method includes a cooling step which is performed after maintaining the interior of the high pressure vessel at a high temperature and a high pressure for a predetermined time and in which a liquid inert gas is fed into the high pressure vessel. According to this method it is possible to shorten the cycle time of an HIP apparatus.
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