Cryogenic Treatment for Extended Wear and Stress Relief of Metals

The Cryogenic process increases the density of existing materials to make them more durable and stronger, which can yield dramatic results in metal performance, durability, and wear.  By placing the materials in a specially constructed processor, liquid nitrogen is used to lower the temperature to -300 degrees F.  It is a dry process, I.E., the Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) never actually touches the part, it is only used to cool the chamber.  The Cryogenic process supplements conventional heat treatment, completing the metallurgical changes that the tempering/quenching begins.  This process is ideal for providing extended wear and durability as well as increasing the stress relieving properties of metal parts and tooling.

Cryogenic Treatment for Extended Wear and Stress Relief of Metals offers many advantages:

• Reduces friction and wear properties as well as surface roughness
• Alters and refines the molecular grain structure
• Allows the machining of parts to tighter tolerances
• Increases dimensional stability on critical components
• Relieves stress fracturing
• Provides for easier machining and redressing
• Increases component durability and lifespan
• Lowers replacement costs and downtime due to increased wear and use

Parts are loaded into a sealed ultra-insulated chamber where a computer controls the introduction of liquid nitrogen (LN2) at a rate that allows cooling the chamber to a rate of 1 degree per minute.  The cooling is achieved by evaporation, not immersing parts in the LN2, it is a dry process.   This slow rate prevents any dimensional distortion or temperature induced stress.  Once at -300F below zero, this temperature is maintained for a period of 15 to 25 hours.  During this time, the microstructure grain change occurs, changing austenitic grain (soft) to martensitic grain (harder).  Some say this process “realigns” the grain structure or makes the grain structure smaller.  In truth, both are happening with this microstructure grain change.  

Once this dwell at temperature has been accomplished, the processor then starts to heat the chamber, once again at 1 degree per minute, to a temperature of 300F above zero.  The chamber is held at this temperature for several hours, this temper cycle is what finalizes the grain structure conversion.

The end result is a base material that is not appreciably harder but has greater durability and wear resistance.  Since this is a thru the grain structure transformation, if the material wears or requires sharpening, the treatment is not removed and remains effective throughout the life of the component.

April 30th, 2009  CryoScience Technologies Press Release - New Website debut 

CryoScience Technologies, LLC, located in New York’s Nassau County is proud to present their new website;   www.CryoScienceTechnologies.com

Our website is intended to be an informative tool to explain the process and benefits of both Cryo Treatment and REM ISF® technologies.  These technologies are used extensively in the Motor Racing industry as well as the Tool & Die and Machine Tool industries.  Marine, aerospace, sporting goods and firearms are just a few places that also use these technologies to enhance the tools and implements of their trades to significantly enhance durability and improve performance.

The REM ISF process compliments and enhances the Cryo Treatment process that we have been successfully providing for the past six years world wide.  ISF stands for Isotropic Superfinishing. This is a unique patented process that generates a non directional low Ra surface finish. It employs mass finishing equipment in conjunction with accelerated refinement chemistries that are completely non-hazardous and environmentally friendly. Among its many benefits, an ISF treated surface reduces friction and wear, increases part durability, and improves corrosion resistance. The process has proven applications for many industries, most notably aerospace, automotive, gearing & bearings, medical equipment and instruments, the military, motorsports, off-highway equipment, manufacting at almost all levels as well as power generation.

The addition of the REM  ISF process makes CryoScience Technologies the only company providing both of these services in the northeast and only the fourth doing so in North America.  Call or E-mail for further information, inquire if your application may benefit from our services or to place an order.

CryoScience Technologies/REM Superfinish
Todd Walrich
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Cryogenic and REM Isotropic Services

March 1st 2009. Bethel, CT.

Stonebridge Sports and Classics ltd. of Bethel, CT. named newest distributor for CryoScience Technologies' Cryogenic-Treatment and REM Isotropic SuperFinish services.


CryoScience Technologies, LLC is a Cryogenic-Treatment and REM Isotropic SuperFinish specialty company primarily serving the multi-leveled motorsports industry. Headquartered in Westbury, NY.,CryoScience Technologies has been providing these services world wide for over 10 years. CryoScience Technologies processes engine, gearbox and driveline parts exclusively using DDM-80 and REM Isotropic patented equipment. CryoScience can process any size part from engine blocks down to rod bolts with pricing based on weight for Cryogenic treatment and size for REM processing.  Todd Walrich, Cryoscience's principal says "Mike Agnifilo at Stonebridge was a natural choice for us as a direct link to the Formula car and Sportsracing community. With 25 years in the business, Mike knows the cars and he knows the customers".

Stonebridge Sports and Classics ltd., established in 1985, is a highly regarded Formula car, Sportsracer preparation and vintage sports car restoration business. Mike Agnifilo, President of Stonebridge says " I'm truely proud to be chosen as a distributor for CryoScience Technologies" "As a long time customer, the quality of their services, the rapid turn around and most competitive pricing in the industry, I confirm that CryoScience delivers on every level! We have used both the Cryogenic and REM Isotropic services on full engine, gearbox and driveline assemblies as well as braking system components and bearings with great results and look forward to offering these services to all our loyal customers effective immediately.

For additional details and price quotes on individual and lot orders contact Mike Agnifilo directly at (203) 744-1120 Monday through Saturday