IperionX Commissions Advanced Powder Metallurgy Press to Expand U.S. Titanium Component Manufacturing

IperionX Limited has announced the commissioning of a new 300-ton, six-axis SACMI powder metallurgy press at its Titanium Manufacturing Campus in South Boston, Virginia. This investment significantly increases the company's powder metallurgy capacity, more than tripling its previous capabilities. The new press allows for the manufacturing of a wider range of high-value, complex titanium components, including fasteners, gears, and brackets, for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications within the United States. It enhances product flexibility and production repeatability, capable of up to 24 pressing cycles per minute. This expansion is expected to reduce waste, cost, and lead times compared to traditional methods. The press will be integrated with additional furnace capacity, supporting customer qualification and scaling up U.S. titanium component manufacturing. The company anticipates this will help move customer programs from prototypes to higher-volume production.