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Text: Thomas Masuch
The system operates at pressures of up to 2,000 bar (200 MPa) and temperatures of up to 1,400 °C, with the option to reach 2,000 °C. Thanks to the integrated Fast Cooling technology, heat treatment and material densification can be combined into a single step, which, according to Hiperbaric, can help reduce energy consumption and processing times.
For TTT Group, the investment represents an important expansion of its service portfolio. The company has been providing heat treatments, surface treatments and coatings for the European automotive and aerospace industries for more than 65 years. With the new system, TTT Group will also target additional markets such as oil and gas.
“This acquisition represents the largest investment in our 65-year history,” explains Xabier Berasategi, CEO of the northern Spanish TTT Group. “The integration of Hiperbaric’s HIP technology aligns with a clear strategy of diversification and high added value, with a particular focus on the aerospace sector. It also opens the door to other markets and future technologies such as Additive Manufacturing and Near Net Shape processes (PM-HIP).”
During the HIP process, components are exposed to high pressure and elevated temperature simultaneously to eliminate porosity and internal defects, increase fatigue resistance and improve mechanical properties. According to Hiperbaric, the company is the only manufacturer of HIP systems in Spain and operates Southern Europe’s first HIP Innovation Center, where new materials and applications are developed and tested.
