What is CIP technology?
Cold Isostatic Pressing (CIP) technology is a manufacturing process that uses hydrostatic pressure at room temperature between 1,000 and 6,000 bar to compress powdered materials into solid form. It can be used to manufacture a wide variety of applications, such as metal components and ceramic parts. The most common materials typically treated with CIP are metals and ceramic powders.
CIP works by placing the powdered material in a flexible mold and then immersing it in a pressurized fluid, such as water. The pressure of the fluid is transmitted evenly to the powder, compressing it into a solid form, with a density of up to 95% depending on the material. This pressure is applied for several minutes or hours, depending on the material and the desired density of the product.
Once the equipment decompresses, the mold can be removed and the solid product obtained. The new component may then require further processing, such as machining or sintering, depending on the desired application.
