research details and example of cryogenic treatment were surveyed.The research achievements of cryogenic treatment have been applied to cast alloys
including high Cr cast iron
440A cast stainless steel
45 carbon steel
in recent years.Results showed that the extremely fine alloyed carbide with dispersive distribution can strengthen high Cr cast iron and 440 A cast stainless steel with cryogenic treatment
but their wear resistance increased slightly due to the finer carbide precipitates unable to resist against abrasive machining during slide friction process with micro\|cutting.Also the effect of cryogenic treatment on the mechanical properties for 45 carbon steel was unobserved.