Manufacturing Industry

Liquid nitrogen helps machine difficult materials.(Forming/Processing)

Advanced Materials & Processes, June, 2004

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A technique in which liquid nitrogen is sprayed on hard-to-machine alloys to improve machinability has been developed by Air Products & Chemicals, Lehigh Valley, Pa. Adding liquid nitrogen is said to increase productivity and reduce costs while enabling precision cutting at rates up to twice as fast.

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Called Icefly, the technology involves aiming a small amount of liquid nitrogen directly at the cutting tool, to rapidly remove heat and strengthen the cutting insert. The liquid nitrogen vaporizes, leaving no coolant residue on parts or equipment. The dimensional accuracy and ...

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Manufacturing Industry

Liquid nitrogen helps machine difficult materials.(Forming/Processing)

Advanced Materials & Processes, June, 2004

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