Minimum Life = 2 Million Parts
A major computer manufacturer identifies in their Supplier Tooling Guide that stamping tools, which are heat hardened to a minimum of Rc54, and used to manufacture 2 million parts must be cryogenically treated at -196°C (-320°F) to produce optimum strength, stability and resistance to wear.
- High Wear Resistance
- Maximum Dimensional Stability
- Optimum Strength
Engineering Data Sheets
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“A Study of the Effects of Cryogenic Treatment on Tool Steel Properties”
Broaching Tool Life Extended Significantly
The Effects of Cryogenic Treatment on Twist Drills Drilling a Titanium Alloy
Copper Resistance Welding Electrodes
Cobalt Steel End Mills
Examples of Lifetime Improvements
Punch and Die Set A-2 RC 60-62
Test on Corrugating Slitter Knife
Stamping Dies: Minimum Life-2 million parts
Twist Drill Comparison
Softball Bats