Maximizing tool life is crucial, because of the substantial investment that tools, dies, and molds represent. Tool life is very much dependant on the design as well as the mechanical properties that are developed by utilizing the proper heat treatment and are further enhanced by choosing the most cost effective coating or surface treatment. The DYNA-BLUE® process represents one of the most cost effective surface treatments available today. The DYNA-BLUE® process is a low temperature surface treatment that can be used on all Tool or Alloy Steels by itself or in combination with coatings to increase tool life and protect your investment. With years of metallurgical, engineering and manufacturing experience, we at Dynamic Metal Treating, Inc. take a systematic approach, starting with a Process Advanced Quality Plan (PAQP) checklist. All of the tools history, function, and desired benefits are analyzed and one of Dynamicís growing list of over 30 variations of DYNA-BLUEÆ or combination DYNA-BLUEÆ/COATINGS are recommended. Often the solution lies in not just adding a surface treatment like DYNA-BLUEÆ, but also changing the material, design or manufacturing practices. The results are often a dramatic and immediate improvement in tool life as well as less scrap and less downtime. Dynamic is proud to offer free pickup and delivery within Metropolitan Detroit and Toledo, Ohio.