Combining AM and HIP for Speed and Performance

Authors:

Magnusson Anders (1), Shipley James (1), Gårdstam Johannes (1)

1- Quintus Technologies AB, Västerås, Sweden

Abstract:

Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology naturally benefits from Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) post-processing to enhance reliability and mechanical properties for components in high-risk, mission-critical applications. Over recent years, investigations have explored combining AM and HIP to reduce manufacturing time and costs and improve mechanical properties of AM builds, utilizing innovative concepts such as speed, shell, and Lack of Fusion (LoF) printing coupled with final densification using HIP. This paper gives an initial compilation and highlights the potential benefits and pitfalls of these innovative strategies for high-volume AM manufacturing of high-performance components from various metal alloys.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59499/EP246219721