The proprietary advanced cryogenic process utilizes nitrogen to bring the temperature of the materials down to temperatures that allow the crystal structure to realign. This highly controlled process reduces impurities from the material by altering the time and temperature curve, reducing the austenite remaining in the matrix, and completing the martensitic reaction. This treatment increases the wear properties ( such as abrasion, corrosion, and adhesive wear ) throughout the entirety of the item. This is not a surface coating like our competitors provide which loses benefits once the coating is worn off. Our treatment penetrates deeply into the entire part to ensure improved reliability in the field.

For Example:

Similar to the shock wave of explosives propagating through a rock mass, much of the energy is reflected back toward the source when the energy encounters bedding planes or voids. The same principles apply to vibrations through materials like metal of a bit during drilling. The vibrations inside the metal bounce back and forth through the material as it encounters the impurities. This retention of vibrations increases the heat of the material which then causes fatigue over time.

Enrich Bits and Tools aims to minimize the imperfections that cause fatigue on parts subjected to long-term wear.

No, this process is not like in the movies when you see a blacksmith quench a sword. The original principles hold true but advances in instrumentation and technology allow for a more controlled and successful process. More importantly, repeatable.

Yes, It will not wear off of the surface like a coating or paint.  The treatment penetrates deep into the item to permanently strengthen the bonds of the existing item. This treatment is irreversible and can only be applied to new Bits and Tools. The only time the treatment can be reversed is when the tooling application is returned to red hot or molten temperatures. As you can understand, this will return the item to its original state prior to treatment. An example of this would be snow clearing at high speeds. Regular grader use and slow speeds maintain the benefits, but if a snow plow is operating on the highway, the part will lose its benefits at a higher rate.

As a value-added service, we can provide several options.

Included in the basic service, we always test tooling from a new supplier using an industry-standard measurement device to determine the elemental composition of the bits and tools sent.

Secondly, we can provide a batch test for the items every time we treat them. This ensures the manufacturer of the tooling is providing consistent materials.

Finally, we can record and report so you can manage the quality control of the parts you are receiving from your supplier. This is a value-added service for you to maintain Quality Assurance that the parts you are receiving are consistent from the manufacturer.

If the parts being treated contain a certain percentage of some elements, we know the treatment will not provide additional benefits to the item. We will not treat them and the items will be returned. 

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If you have a preferred shipping account, we can use your account. If we handle shipping, there is a surcharge to cover costs and the shipping will be added to your invoice.