Wet Pressing

High-precision, flexible wet pressing services for custom ceramic components in Australia.

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What Is Wet Pressing?

Wet pressing is a manufacturing process used to create ceramic components by pressing a wet ceramic slurry into a mould. Unlike dry pressing, wet pressing is ideal for lower-quantity production runs or when creating complex shapes that are difficult to achieve with dry pressing. The use of a wet slurry allows for better formability and greater flexibility in design, making it a preferred method for custom, intricate components

At Technical Ceramics Australia, we offer wet pressing services tailored to the specific needs of your project. Whether you're dealing with small-scale production or need to create complex shapes, our wet pressing capabilities ensure you receive high-quality components with precision and durability

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Wet Pressing Process

At Technical Ceramics Australia, we utilise both automatic and manually operated presses for wet pressing, depending on the size, shape, and volume of the components. The flexibility of wet pressing makes it ideal for applications where dry pressing is not feasible. Here’s how we approach the process:

Lower Quantity Production: Wet pressing is ideal for smaller production runs, offering greater flexibility without compromising quality.
Complex Shapes: Wet pressing allows for the formation of intricate shapes that are difficult or impossible to achieve through dry pressing.
Manual and Automatic Pressing: Our presses can be manually operated or fully automated, depending on the specific needs of your project.
Cost-Effective Tooling: Tooling for wet pressing is typically less expensive than that required for dry pressing, as it is usually made from high-quality tool steel.

Our team ensures precision in every production run, delivering custom ceramic components that meet your exact specifications.

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Applications of Wet Pressing at Technical Ceramics Australia

Wet pressing offers versatility in manufacturing and is an excellent choice for industries requiring complex or lower-quantity ceramic components. Key applications include:

- Low-Volume Industrial Components: Ideal for industries requiring smaller production runs or components with complex shapes.
- Custom Ceramic Parts: Wet pressing allows for the creation of custom components in intricate shapes and sizes, making it a versatile solution for various industrial applications.
- Electronics and Aerospace: The flexibility of wet pressing is perfect for creating custom components for high-performance industries like electronics and aerospace, where precision and durability are essential.
- Automotive and Industrial Manufacturing: Wet pressing enables the production of durable, high-performance ceramic parts for automotive and industrial applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

+What is the difference between wet pressing and dry pressing?
The primary difference lies in the form of the material used. Wet pressing uses a slurry, making it more suitable for producing complex shapes or smaller production runs, whereas dry pressing is ideal for high-volume production.
+Is wet pressing suitable for custom components?
Yes, wet pressing is an excellent method for producing custom ceramic components with intricate shapes that may not be possible with dry pressing.
+How does the cost of tooling for wet pressing compare to dry pressing?
Tooling for wet pressing is generally less expensive than that for dry pressing, as it is typically made from high-quality tool steel. This makes wet pressing more cost-effective for smaller production runs or custom designs.
+What industries benefit from wet pressing?
Wet pressing is used across a wide range of industries, including electronics, aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturing, particularly when lower volumes or complex shapes are needed.
+What kind of press do you use for wet pressing?
At Technical Ceramics Australia, we utilise both manually operated and automatic presses, depending on the size, shape, and volume of the product. This flexibility ensures that we can meet the specific needs of each project.

Why choose us?

At Technical Ceramics Australia, we specialise in delivering top-quality alumina, silicon carbide, zirconia, and nitride components tailored to meet the rigorous demands of rail, mining, and defence applications. With over 65 years of combined experience, we are Australia’s largest manufacturer of technical and industrial ceramics, renowned for our expertise and commitment to excellence.

Contact us today to discover how Technical Ceramics Australia can help you achieve your goals.

Products

We Specialise in

Alumina Ceramics

92-99% pure wear resistant plates tubes and any formed shape

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Ceramic Insulators

Power parts, Porcelain, Glazed hi-voltage parts

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Silicon Carbide

Kiln components, Tubes, Linners, Plates

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Extrusion

Long tubes, Square section, Cordierite, Steatite, Porcelain

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Dry Pressing

Small to medium globe holders and complex shapes, fish spine beads and bush's.

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Wet Pressing

Large porcelain parts, alumina blocks grid resistors.

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Technical expertise

IP and design with focus on low cost & acceptable budgets

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Body Production

We design specific bodies for you application

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Wire wound resistors

All types of fixed and variable power resistors.

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