Commercial Heat Treater Receives “HIP” Approval from GE Aviation
The photo attached to this interesting press release was taken when Paulo installed their new “HIP” system back in 2019-the original press release can be found further down. The Cleveland facility of Paulo is almost entirely dedicated to servicing the aerospace industry and is one of the larger single location commercial heat treats in the US.
“Paulo’s Cleveland Division was recently awarded approval from GE Aviation for Hot Isostatic Pressing, specifically GT193 Process Code FF. Approval followed an audit of the Cleveland Division.
Adding GE Aviation to Paulo’s list of HIP approvals is another example of supporting our customers by securing approvals needed to process their parts. Paulo is also approved for other GT193 processes including vacuum heat treating (BA), heat treating stainless and superalloy (BG), vacuum brazing (CC), and brazing (CD).
Paulo’s Cleveland facility is uniquely positioned to serve GE aviation suppliers who require both Hot Isostatic Pressing and vacuum heat treatment. By offering both processes under one roof and in conjunction with the largest commercial vacuum heat treatment operation in North America, Paulo reduces outside processing time.
Founded in 1943, Paulo is one of the largest providers of thermal processing and metal finishing solutions in North America. Headquartered in St. Louis, Paulo operates six strategically-located divisions across the U.S. and Mexico. We deliver quality results with datagineering: blending the best in automation, data, and human expertise.”
“MARCH 2019 PRESS RELEASE; Quintas Technologies, Sweden, announces that Paulo Heat Treating, St. Louis, Mo., has acquired a Quintas hot isostatic press for its Cleveland Division. The press, model QIH 122 M URC, is equipped with Quintus’ proprietary uniform rapid cooling (URC), a feature that improves material properties for products of additive manufacturing and investment casting.
“We see the market for HIP expanding, with a large part attributed to additive manufacturing,” says Scott Herzing, Paulo Vice President of Engineering. “We have the leading material knowledge and process expertise to help our customers in this area. The ability to combine HIP and heat treatment will allow us to offer one-stop-shop thermal processing solutions, with faster turnaround times.”
The HIP will be installed in Paulo’s recently expanded Cleveland Division, in Willoughby, Ohio, which provides specialized brazing and precise vacuum heat treatment. The plant’s AS9100 quality management system and Nadcap accreditation make it especially well-suited to serve the needs of the aerospace and power generation industries.
Configured as a Quintus Modularized Solution, a space- and energy-saving profile that simplifies building and civil work and reduces infrastructure investment, the press features a work zone of 26.0 inches (660 mm) in diameter and 68.9 inches (1750 mm) in height. It operates at a maximum temperature of 2,552°F (1,400°C) and maximum pressure of 30,000 psi (2,070 bar).”
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