Cryogenics Department

IMPROVE STRENGTH, LAST LONGER


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  • increase resistance to abrasive wear
  • requires only one permanent treatment
  • works for old and new tools and parts

Cryogenic treatments change the entire grain structure of the metal, not just the surfaces. Refinishing or regrinds do not affect permanent improvements. Increases tensile strength, toughness and stability while relaxing internal stresses.

Cryogenics Advantages

  • Increase resistance to abrasive wear
  • Requires only one permanent treatment
  • Changes the entire grain structure of the metal, not just the surfaces
  • Refinishing or regrinds do not affect permanent improvements
  • Eliminates thermal shock through a dry, computer controlled process
  • Transforms most retained austenite to hard martensite
  • Forms micro-fine carbide fillers to enhance carbide structures
  • Increases durability and wear life
  • Decreases residual stresses in tool steels
  • Decreases brittleness
  • Increases tensile strength, toughness and stability
  • Relaxes internal stresses
  • Works on new or used tools
  • Reduced down time, less maintenance and higher productivity
  • Deep cryo processing is compatible with other treatments (Tin, Chrome, Teflon etc.)
  • High alloy steel cutting tools stay sharper longer, fewer micro-cracks, less chipping
  • Results in the orderly arrangement of crystals, increases internal bonding energy, and achieves a structural balance throughout the mass of the material
Did you know cryo can…
  • Car engine parts: Lasts 3 to 5 times longer, with improved performance
  • Knife blades: Stay sharp 2 to 4 times longer
  • Razor blades: Last up to 5 times longer, cleans much easier
  • Golf balls: Travel 30 yards further & lasts longer
  • Golf club: Hits balls 10 to 20 yards further
  • Aluminum softball bat: Stronger with less vibration
  • Mower blade: Lasts 3 times longer
  • Gun Barrels: Increases accuracy & life
  • Tennis racket strings: Lasts 3 times longer with less vibration to the handle
  • Panty hose: Lasts up to 6 months longer without a run

Cryogenic Applications

  • Drill bits
  • End mills
  • Granulators
  • Progressive dies
  • Punch dies
  • Press dies
  • Hammer mills
  • Extruders
  • Forging dies
  • Splicers
  • Circular slitters
  • Gears
  • Hobs
  • Crankshafts
  • Bearings
  • Shear blades
  • Pistons
  • Engines
  • Rocker levers
  • Connecting rods
  • Blocks
  • Cams
  • Skate blades
  • Lathe knives
  • Chipper knives
  • Razor blades
  • Router bits
  • Lawn mower blades
  • Brake rotors
  • Aluminum baseball bats
  • Vacuum tubes
  • Blow molds
  • Copper resistance welding caps
  • Cutters
  • Feed screw tips
  • Pelletizer knives
  • Cultivator points
  • Spades
  • Reamers
  • Rod pumps
  • Milling inserts
  • Circular saws
  • Spades
  • Cultivator points
  • Envelope dies
  • Gun barrels
  • Golf equipment
  • Bucket teeth
  • Wheel saw teeth
  • Shredding screens
  • Shuttle bobbins
  • Chopper blades
  • Key cutters
  • Tines
  • Plow shears
  • Jordan knives
  • Guillotine blades
  • Perforators
  • Sewing needles
  • Sickle bars
  • Broaches
  • Extruder barrels & screws
  • Calendar knives
  • Chain saws
  • Harrow blades
  • Inboard jet pumps
  • Lavel dies