Stack Metallurgical Group, Albany, Ore., announces that it has installed a Quintus Mega-HIP hot isostatic press for heat treating and processing of aerospace, power generation, medical implant, and other products. The model QIH 286 M URC is equipped with proprietary uniform rapid cooling and features a work zone of 63 in. dia. by 102 in. tall, allowing densification of large batches at 29,000 psi and a maximum operating temperature of 2280°F.
The URC design enables all casting areas to cool uniformly, minimizing thermal distortion and non-uniform grain growth. Heating and cooling the workload only once, in a single cycle, enhances efficiency and dramatically reduces per-unit processing costs. In addition, the press offers significant savings in space, energy, and infrastructure investment.
With its new HIP facility coming on-line in 2019, Stack will offer four Nadcap-accredited locations with a focus on the aerospace, power generation, medical implant, and high-end knife and cutlery markets. The company’s modern and extensive equipment line-up offers a comprehensive portfolio of services for demanding clients throughout North America. With a range of aerospace OEM approvals for heat treatment, Stack has built trusted relationships with aerospace titans Boeing, General Electric, Sikorsky, and PCC Aerostructures.
“As a new entrant into the HIP market, it was critical that we continue to have the ability to offer a premium combination of quality and delivery to our clients,” says Doug Puerta, CEO, Stack Metallurgical Group.
