Cryo ?? for 1095

[SeanMK]

I have a question, but didnt want to hijack the other thread. Im just playing at this point, like I needed another hobby, BUT it keeps me out of the bar.

What advantage(if any) would there be for using a cryo treatment on 1095? I would be looking at using LN2, as I work in the welding sup. industry, and have ready access to it.

 

[SBuzek]

There is no real advantage to using cryo on simple carbon steels as they don't tend to have much retained austinite.
Stan

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Yup,

The general consensus is if you notice improvement to the 10XX steels with cryo, something is bad wrong with your HT. 10xx steel shouldn't retain significant austenite.

 

[SeanMK]

Thanks Guys, was just curious, but didnt want to waste my time, if it was a bad idea.