this invention relates to a mould assembly for a hot isostatic pressing , hip , process for fabricating a component , comprising : a first part which includes a shaped surface for forming a first surface of the component , the shaped surface having at least one recess ; a second part arranged to move relative to the first part during the hip process so as to compress a powder in - fill held therebetween , wherein the second part includes a formation configured to focus pressure toward the recess so as to aid consolidation of the powder in - fill at a distal end thereof .