The component, usually a powder, is first exposed to extreme temperatures to eliminate moisture, and a heavy vacuum is also implemented to remove any impurities that it may contain.
While this is taking place, inert gasses are introduced into the contained environment until the internal pressure creates a uniform metallurgical bond within the grain-sized particles.
A hot isostatic pressing process results is metallic sand with density very close to 100%, which is ready to be shaped in almost any form for various industries.
