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Abbreviation for British Standard.

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      • Flame spraying
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        • Powdermet® 3D printing
        • Powdermet® – Near net shape (NNS)
        • Powdermet® Selective surface net shape (SSNS)
      • Isostatic pressing services
        ▼
        • Casting densification
        • HIP cladding
        • HIP brazing
        • Simple shape
      • HIP supporting services
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        • Laboratory services for HIP
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