When it comes to Cold Isostatic Pressing (CIP), understanding the difference between wet bag and dry bag methods is crucial.
These methods vary significantly in how they contain and compress powder materials.
4 Key Differences Between Wet Bag and Dry Bag CIP
1. Method of Containment and Compression
In the wet bag process, powder material is filled into a forming mold and sealed airtight outside the high-pressure vessel.
The mold, along with the powder, is then submerged into a high-pressure liquid in a pressure vessel.
Isostatic pressure is applied to the outer surfaces of the mold to compress the powder into a desired shape.
After pressing, the entire bag is removed from the pressure chamber, and the part is obtained by cutting open the bag.
This method is suitable for various kinds of small-quality production for complicated-shape or large-scale products and trial production research.
2. Use of Flexible Membrane
In the dry bag process, a flexible membrane is built into the pressure vessel and is used during all pressing cycles.
The powder material is contained within the flex mold bag, which is placed inside the pressure vessel.
The flex mold is not directly in contact with the pressure fluid, as the membrane isolates the pressure fluid from the mold.
This process is cleaner because the flex mold does not become contaminated with wet powder.
Additionally, less cleaning of the vessel is required.
3. Suitability for Production Types
The wet bag CIP process is more manual and suitable for experimental research and small batch production.
It is ideal for creating complicated shapes and large-scale products.
The dry bag CIP process is more automated and allows for high-volume production of relatively simple shapes.
It features rapid cycles, making it perfect for mass production.
4. Environmental and Operational Differences
The wet bag process involves more manual handling and can lead to wet powder contamination.
It requires more frequent cleaning of the pressure vessel.
The dry bag process, on the other hand, is designed for cleanliness and efficiency.
It minimizes contamination and reduces the need for extensive cleaning.
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