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ExpansionMay 21, 2026, 07:42 AM

IperionX commissions 300-ton SACMI press, triples titanium capacity

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IperionX Limited has successfully commissioned an advanced 300-ton, six-axis SACMI powder metallurgy press at its Titanium Manufacturing Campus in South Boston, Virginia. This expansion triples the company's existing powder metallurgy capacity and significantly broadens its ability to manufacture high-value titanium components in the United States. The new press can produce up to 11 million single-cavity parts annually and will integrate with additional furnace capacity, accelerating customer qualification and supporting high-volume production.

Key Highlights

  • Commissioned advanced 300-ton, six-axis SACMI powder metallurgy press.
  • Triples IperionX's existing powder metallurgy capacity.
  • Capable of up to 24 pressing cycles per minute.
  • Can produce approximately 11 million single-cavity parts annually.
  • Expands manufacturing of complex titanium components like fasteners and gears.
  • Designed to integrate with additional HSPT™ furnace capacity arriving in June.
  • Utilizes titanium powder from low-cost, U.S.-sourced feedstocks.