Tungsten Carbide
Hot Isostatic Pressing, HIP, improves the chemical and mechanical bonding of the tungsten carbide phase within the metal matrix, leading to improved integrity and enhanced transverse rupture strength and other mechanical properties.
These properties provide easier and less frequent maintenance and fewer catastrophic breakdowns in the final components. The removal of residual porosity in wear parts such as extrusion dies and ball bearings may greatly reduce the rate of rejection at final polish. Note that, even in the case where sinter HIPping is available, the much higher pressure of conventional HIP can offer significant technical advantages.
