Engineering Precision. Delivering Unmatched Durability.
Deep Cryogenic Treatment
and Thermal Processing Services
Remove stresses created during the manufacturing & machining process.
Improve the cutting properties of tool steels like HSS and Carbide.
Improve wear performance by upwards of 1,100%.
Increase tensile, toughness, strength and ductility.
What is Cryogenic Processing
The heat treatment of metals is commonly understood as the addition of heat to metals, thereby increasing the temperature in a controlled manner, to bring about desirable changes in the crystal structure. The final step in heat treatment procedures is cooling to room temperature.
Cryogenic Processing, in contrast, takes advantage of desirable changes to crystal structure if cooling is extended to very low, sub atmospheric temperatures. Very low temperature, meaning cryogenic temperatures, is defined as temperatures below -150 °C. (-238 °F.) In the same way extremely hot temps cause changes in metal, extremely cold temperatures create changes. Except the changes at Cryogenic temperatures taking place are, finishing and perfecting the metals that was started by heat treatment.
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) images showing the transformation of material microstructure through cryogenic processing — from untreated, to enhanced crystalline uniformity after treatment.
Unlocking Superior Performance
Proven Life Extension — Real-World Results
Cryogenic processing extends tool life and improves stability, as demonstrated in independent trials.
Typical Tool Life:
3–5× Longer
100,000
+ Strokes Before First Sharpening
Less sharpening and material removal; improved edge retention
Dimensional stability maintained within ~3–5 µm
Results vary by material, geometry, and maintenance.
Figures reflect field trials; documentation available on request.
Benefits of Cryogenic Processing
- Enhanced abrasion resistance
- Improved fatigue strength
- Better corrosion resistance
- Improved electrical and thermal conductivity
- Reduced internal stress
- Improved dimensional stability
- Better surface finish (for materials polished after deep cryogenic treatment)
Additional benefits are being revealed every day. Many of the above improvements are found not only in metals, but in many crystalline and semi crystalline (polymer) materials.
Industries That Use Cryogenic Process
Industries that employ cryogenic processing because of the economies or performance benefits that it offers include:
- Manufacturing concerns that use cutting tools
- Performance and competition automotive components
- High fidelity audio equipment producers
- Producers of metal optical components
- Producers of injection molded products
- Agricultural and logging products manufacturers
- Earth moving and mining industries
- Manufacturers of cutting and welding tools for industrial and consumer products
- Aerospace and military
Industries Served:
Case Studies
A Positive Impact On Your Bottom Line
Whether your project is big or small, large machine parts or brake rotors for your vehicle, we can tailor a deep cryogenic treatment for you.
