Operations for the preparation of metal powders for hot isostatic pressing

Abstract

Powder metallurgy as a method of manufacturing and processing metals is very diverse in its technological methods. This makes it possible to obtain parts of the required quality and necessary properties. Using the methods of powder metallurgy production, specialists can produce the latest composite materials, the production of which is impossible by traditional methods. The production of machine parts and mechanisms from metal powders provides significant savings on material, due to the low consumption coefficient. Metal powders are usually manufactured in specialized factories, but sometimes they are produced directly by the consumer; in this case, the manufacturing process is built in direct accordance with the requirements of this consumer. If the powder comes from a third-party supplier, there is a need for special preparation operations, before starting production, to give the powder certain chemical and physical characteristics. Hot isostatic pressing technology is a complex technological process in which a large number of parameters affect the quality of the final product. The complexity of the GIP process lies in various thermal, physical, and mechanical interactions. In this regard, a large role is played by the processes for preparing the powder for the GIP. The article describes the main operations for the preparation of powder for hot isostatic pressing.