Production Equipment

Silicon nitride is only as good as the process that makes it. Our forming and sintering fleet is sized for stable, repeatable, high-volume Si₃N₄ manufacturing — from powder to fully densified part.

Aerial view of the NitriCeram silicon nitride manufacturing plant in Dalian, Liaoning, China
Our silicon nitride manufacturing plant in Dalian, Liaoning, China — the site behind our powder-to-part Si₃N₄ production.
Equipment at a glance

Our manufacturing fleet

A balanced line-up of forming presses, dedicated substrate lines and multiple sintering routes (GPS / HIP / HP) lets us match each product to the optimal densification process — and scale it.

2

Cold Isostatic Presses (CIP)

Uniform, all-around pressure produces green bodies with even density — ideal for large or complex Si₃N₄ blanks with minimal internal stress.

5

Servo Dry Presses

Servo-controlled dry pressing for high-throughput, dimensionally precise parts such as bearing-ball blanks, seal rings and small structural components.

2

Si₃N₄ Substrate Production Lines

Two dedicated lines for silicon nitride ceramic substrates used in AMB / power-module applications — controlled thickness, flatness and surface quality.

15

Gas-Pressure Sintering Furnaces (GPS)

Fifteen GPS furnaces provide the nitrogen over-pressure needed to fully densify Si₃N₄ while suppressing decomposition — our workhorse for strength and toughness.

9

Hot-Isostatic Pressing Furnaces (HIP)

Nine HIP furnaces close residual porosity under high pressure and temperature, lifting reliability (Weibull modulus) for the most demanding parts.

3

Hot-Press Sintering Furnaces (HP)

Three hot-press furnaces deliver high-density, fine-grained plates and blocks with excellent mechanical properties for cutting tools and wear parts.

Capacity summary

Numbers that mean lead time

2
Cold isostatic presses
5
Servo dry presses
2
Si₃N₄ substrate lines
15
GPS sintering furnaces
9
HIP furnaces
3
Hot-press furnaces
27
Sintering furnaces total
100%
In-house forming & sintering
Process flow

From powder to finished part — all in-house

Gas-pressure (GPS) sintering furnace for silicon nitride
Gas-pressure sintering (GPS) furnace — nitrogen over-pressure densifies Si₃N₄ without decomposition.
FAQ

Equipment & process questions

Which sintering route do you use for my part?

It depends on the geometry and requirements. GPS sintering is our default for dense, tough Si₃N₄; HIP is added when we need to close residual porosity and maximize reliability; hot pressing suits high-density plates and blocks. Tell us your application and we'll advise.

What is the difference between GPS and HIP?

Gas-pressure sintering (GPS) applies moderate nitrogen over-pressure during sintering to prevent Si₃N₄ decomposition and reach high density. Hot-isostatic pressing (HIP) applies much higher isostatic gas pressure — often as a post-densification step — to eliminate remaining micro-porosity and improve Weibull modulus.

Can you handle both prototypes and volume production?

Yes. Servo dry presses and multiple furnaces let us run small development lots and scale to volume on the same qualified process, so parts stay consistent from sample to mass production.

Factory & Production

Inside our silicon nitride plant

From powder handling to precision finishing — a look at the workshops, furnaces, labs and logistics behind every part. (Illustrative imagery; we will replace with our own plant photos before launch.)

Have a Si₃N₄ part in mind?

Send us your drawing or requirements — we'll recommend the forming and sintering route and quote lead time.

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