Originally Posted by carbidecraters  Its a little known rumor that toolmakers dont want to use Cryogenic treatments because this slows their market. We use a local source that is pretty cost effective and who will remain annonymous so as not to take away from nitrofreeze. Cryogenic treatment is a great way to keep even simple HSS form tools in great shape for a long time. |
Something about calling that a fact really bothers me. It would be like me saying it is a little known fact that carbidecraters is a liar. You can't prove or disprove this statement because I am sure like everyone there is some truth to it. It would have been much more truthful to state it was your opinion instead of calling it a fact.
Cryogenic treatment does improve various steels at the structual level. This is a well established fact but there is no solid evidence that Carbide tools benefit in tool life from cryogenic treatment.
Maybe it makes sense to treat punches, dies, molds, etc but end mills or form tools? Why waste that money on HSS treated tools when it could go towards coated carbide? I doesn't make business sense to waste money when carbide will cut for cut deliver a better bang for your buck.