Method of shaping and forming work materials applying a cryogenic fluid

摘要

Method of processing a workpiece comprising (a) providing a tool (1) and a workpiece (2), wherein the workpiece has an initial shape; (b) placing the workpiece and the tool in contact to form an interface (3), applying force to the tool and/or the workpiece, and moving the tool and/or the workpiece to effect a change in the initial shape of the workpiece; (c) applying a lubricant to any area on a surface of the tool and/or to any area on a surface of the workpiece while the workpiece and the tool are in contact; and (d) applying a cryogenic fluid to any area on the surface of the tool and/or to any area on the surface of the workpiece while the workpiece and the tool are in contact.