Cam Bishop, the owner of Circle Seven Framing and Furniture and a veteran in the framing
and matting industry, has gotten a taste of the future and wants more. Recently, Cam visited
the Cryogenic Institute of New England Inc. (CINE) based in Worcester, Massachusetts, to have
his cutting blades cryogenically treated. In the framing business, he depends greatly on his
cutting blades; without them, he is unable to survive.
Not long ago, Cam came across an article detailing cryogenics and its potential benefits.
"When I first heard about cryogenics, I had no idea what to expect. I didn't know what it
was or even if it really worked," Cam explains in a somber tone as a smile stretches from
ear to ear. "I decided to give it a try. I brought several of my blades in to be treated
at the Cryogenic Institute of New England. Two days later I picked them up and went home
to test them out. I was amazed with the results. Their cut was better than anything I had
ever experienced. The blade stayed just as sharp as when I had just gotten it and it didn't
dull down. They were so good that I tempered all of my blades," he said while raising his
eyebrows with excitement. "For me, the potential benefit of cryogenics turned into a proven one."
"The first thing people think about when they hear 'Cryogenics' is the freezing of bodies.
That is simply not what we do," states Robin Rhodes, the President of the Cryogenic Institute,
providers of Nitro-FreezeŽ Cryogenic tempering services. "Cryogenic tempering is a process that
involves deep-freezing metals to sub-zero temperatures, which causes a change in its microstructure.
It has been proven to increase the strength and durability of the treated object as much as 400%!"
"Cryogenic tempering has done wonders for my business," Cam exclaims. "Since having my blades
treated, my cuts have been much smoother and the life of the blades has increased three fold.
It has improved the quality of my cuts and made my job much easier."
Cryogenic tempering does not stop with just blades. Other materials that have been proven to
have significant success with cryogenic tempering are brake pads, golf clubs and balls, musical
pieces, drill bits and saw blades, as well as razor blades and nylon stockings.
We live in a revolving door of technology that is constantly changing. Each day we usher in new
devices or methods that are created to improve and make our lives better. Now, Cryogenic Tempering
is at the door waiting to enter. It has a vast array of possible applications in both the business
and consumer worlds, which can save money and improve quality.
by: B. Trani
