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Old 10-21-2006, 09:31 PM   #7 (permalink)
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So would I, B15. So would I. I know that things are done in a different process.

I did a google search on Cryogenic treatment of brass instruments and came up with this:
  • ncrease resistance to abrasive wear
  • Requires only one permanent treatment
  • Changes the entire grain structure of the metal, not just the surfaces
  • Refinishing or regrinds do not affect permanent improvements
  • Eliminates thermal shock through a dry, computer controlled process
  • Transforms most retained austenite to hard martensite
  • Forms micro-fine carbide fillers to enhance carbide structures
  • Increases durability and wear life
  • Decreases residual stresses in tool steels
  • Decreases brittleness
  • Increases tensile strength, toughness and stability
  • Relaxes internal stresses
  • Works on new or used tools
  • Reduced down time, less maintenance and higher productivity
  • Deep cryo processing is compatible with other treatments (TiN, Chrome, Teflon etc.)
  • High alloy steel cutting tools stay sharper longer, fewer micro-cracks, less chipping
  • Results in the orderly arrangement of crystals, increases internal bonding energy, and achieves a structural balance throughout the mass of the material
which I copied and pased from http://www.cryoplus.com/advantages.html

How is it different from exposing to an overnight temp of 25F? I don't know.
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