Cryogenic Treatment

Shengao's cryogenic treatment services enhance a wide range of industrial blade materials to ensure superior durability and performance:

• High-Speed Steel (HSS) Blades: Significantly improves hardness (1-2 HRC increase) and wear resistance for cutting abrasive materials
• Tungsten Carbide Blades: Enhances structural stability and fracture toughness, reducing chipping and breakage risks
• Tool Steel Blades: Increases wear resistance by up to 30% and extends service life in demanding applications
• Alloy-Tipped Blades: Improves bonding strength between tip and base material, enhancing overall blade integrity

Each material undergoes specialized cryogenic processing at -130°C to -196°C to achieve optimal microstructural transformation while maintaining toughness and dimensional stability.

Cryogenic treatment enhances blade performance through several key mechanisms that transform material properties at the molecular level:

1. Microstructural Transformation: Converts residual austenite to martensite, achieving up to 99.9% transformation for increased hardness and stability
2. Carbide Precipitation: Promotes formation of fine, uniform carbide particles throughout the material structure
3. Stress Relief: Reduces internal stresses by up to 50%, minimizing distortion and improving fatigue resistance
4. Density Improvement: Fills microscopic voids in the material structure, creating a more homogeneous composition

Our technical team optimizes treatment parameters based on your specific blade composition and application requirements for maximum performance enhancement.

Proper maintenance ensures extended service life and consistent performance for cryogenically treated blades:

• Regular Inspection: Check for wear patterns and edge integrity every 100-150 operating hours
• Professional Sharpening: Use appropriate grinding techniques that maintain the enhanced microstructure
• Proper Storage: Store blades in dry, temperature-controlled environments to prevent corrosion
• Performance Monitoring: Track cutting efficiency and lifespan to determine optimal re-treatment intervals

Shengao provides detailed maintenance guidelines and re-treatment services specifically designed for cryogenically processed blades to maintain their enhanced properties.

Yes, we specialize in custom cryogenic treatment solutions for unique blade designs and applications:

• Temperature Customization: Precise control from -130°C to -196°C based on material composition
• Duration Optimization: Treatment cycles from 24-36 hours with specific soaking periods for different materials
• Size Accommodation: Capability to process blades from 50mm to 2000mm in diameter
• Material-Specific Protocols: Customized programs for HSS, tungsten carbide, tool steel, and specialty alloys

Our engineering team develops tailored treatment protocols within 7-10 working days. Minimum order quantities start at 5 units for custom cryogenic treatments.

Our cryogenic treatment services serve diverse industrial applications requiring enhanced blade durability:

We also serve the automotive, aerospace, and textile industries with specialized cryogenic treatment solutions for critical cutting applications.