Deep Cryogenic Engine Treatment
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Deep Cryogenic Engine Treatment
Has any one got any experience with this?
I understand the concept but is the cost of the treatment vs the gains got worth the effort
Surley anything that could help with the life of a high power engine has got to be worth investigating?
I understand the concept but is the cost of the treatment vs the gains got worth the effort
Surley anything that could help with the life of a high power engine has got to be worth investigating?
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Its a surface hardening technique (actually the same as for toughened glass!).
It does not increase the 'strength' of a component, but by hardening the surface it will increase wear resistance and reduce the likelyhood of cracking.
It works by chilling the outer surface quickly, as it chills it contracts. then as the rest of the component cools and contracts it 'pulls in' the outer layer putting it under internal compression, hence making it tougher.
It does work, but consider which components need it and why, if its a component hat isn't prone to cracking or wearing, its a nonsence to treat it, the component also has to be robust enough to not be distorted by the treatment, in many cases you may need to treat it before final machining so you can remove any small distortions created.
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It does not increase the 'strength' of a component, but by hardening the surface it will increase wear resistance and reduce the likelyhood of cracking.
It works by chilling the outer surface quickly, as it chills it contracts. then as the rest of the component cools and contracts it 'pulls in' the outer layer putting it under internal compression, hence making it tougher.
It does work, but consider which components need it and why, if its a component hat isn't prone to cracking or wearing, its a nonsence to treat it, the component also has to be robust enough to not be distorted by the treatment, in many cases you may need to treat it before final machining so you can remove any small distortions created.
Simon
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