SEDL / STP / STP796-EB / STP28933S

Hot Isostatic Pressed Powder Metal Titanium Implant Devices

Chandhok, VK
Senior research engineer, Crucible Research Center, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Rizzo, FJ
Manager of technology, Crucible Compaction Metals Operation, Oakdale, Pa.

Pages: 10    Published: Jan 1983

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Abstract

In recent years, Crucible Compaction Metals Operation has performed a considerable amount of work in developing a ceramic mold process for the production of near-net shape hardware from powder metal with consolidation by hot isostatic pressing (HIP). A detailed description of the process is given herein. Examples of the many configurations made to date are presented along with the comparison of mechanical property data obtained on as-HIPed parts versus conventionally produced material.

Based on the information generated, the ceramic mold process appears to be a viable alternative process for producing titanium implant devices.