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Cold, hard facts on cryogenics.


Cryogenic cryogenic /cry·o·gen·ic/ (-jen´ik) producing low temperatures.

cry·o·gen·ic
adj.
1. Relating to or producing low temperatures.

2.
 processing--the deep chilling of tool steel in order to improve wear characteristics--is not a new technology. In the past, tool makers would bury components in snow banks to improve their wear resistance. Today's dry process is computer controlled and maintained at -300F. The results? Improved performance and longer life for metal cutting tools, blades, punches, dies, slitters, shears shears

cutting instruments for the removal of wool—sheep shears, or for trimming the hooves of sheep and goats—hoof shears.


hoof shears
a rugged pair of shears like secateurs but with sharp-pointed blades.
 and knives knives  
n.
Plural of knife.


knives
Noun

the plural of knife

knives knife
.
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Title Annotation:NOVEMBER ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
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Date:Nov 1, 2004
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