Cryogenic Machining
Cryogenic Machining – An Efficient, Profitable, & Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Machining.
5ME Cryogenic Machining Technology (Cryo) is the next step in advanced machining. This breakthrough technology uses a patented system to deliver liquid nitrogen (at -321° F) directly to the cutting edge enabling substantially faster processing speeds and increased tool life compared to conventional cooling methods.
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Cryogenic Machining:
Superior Metal Cutting Technology
In the past, cryogenic machining was difficult and costly. Methods focused on spraying the liquid nitrogen at the tool or submerging the entire workpiece surface in nitrogen. Spraying the tool required a large high-flow rate. This allowed the nitrogen to mostly evaporate before reaching the cutting surface and ultimately reduced its cooling capacity. These drawbacks made cryogenic machining both costly and nearly impossible to implement for larger products.
Today, 5ME patented Cryogenic Machining Technology utilizes vacuum jacketed feed lines to deliver small flow rates of liquid nitrogen (LN2) through the machine, through the spindle (or turret), and through the tool near the cutting edge. At this point, the LN2 is allowed to evaporate and cool the cutting edge to -321° F. This refrigerated state allows the tool to be pushed beyond its traditional limitations while still increasing its wear resistance against tough-to-machine alloys. The Cryo ControlTM allows programmable LN2 flow rates for each cutting tool type resulting in the most efficient and cost effective machining solution.