I would recommend going for heat treatment process after Hot
Isostatic Pressing. Unlike strengthening mechanisms like forming
operations, heat treatment does not change the shape of the part
but changes microstructure to bring desired properties. We can
perform annealing operation to improve the strength of the
component.
Annealing involves reheating to a temperature below its melting
point and then allowing to slowly cool. This reheating causes
smaller crystals to form within the larger original grains. This
tighter crystalline matrix makes the metal stronger and increases
ductility. The metal’s shape hasn’t been changed, but its desirable
characteristics have been increased.
