Cryogenic treatment

Cryogenic treatment involves cooling tools, metals, or materials to extremely low temperatures, typically around -196°C (-321°F), using liquid nitrogen. This process alters the material's internal structure, relieving stresses and transforming retained austenite into more stable phases. As a result, it enhances properties like hardness, wear resistance, and toughness. Used in industries like manufacturing and aerospace, cryogenic treatment can extend service life and improve performance of tools and components. It’s a precise, controlled process that leverages the physics of temperature to optimize material characteristics.