1. Evaluation of Tools
Every tool has a natural wear cycle. Over time, rivet buster and paving breaker points and chisels become rounded at the tip, even though they still retain enough length to be useful. At this stage, most companies discard them, but that’s where our process begins. We carefully inspect each tool to confirm it has the material and structure necessary to go through our regeneration process, ensuring you get the maximum life out of your investment.
2. High-Heat Point Treatment
Once accepted, the tools are placed into our high-degree industrial oven. This critical step heats the steel to the right temperature, making the point malleable and flexible without compromising its integrity. Unlike simple grinding, which weakens the tool over time, controlled heating allows us to reshape and re-engineer the metal properly, preparing it for the next stage of transformation.
3. Forging the Point or Chisel
After heating, our skilled team reshapes the tool using a specialized hammering process. This step literally reforges the steel, recreating the original form of the point or chisel. Instead of just removing material, we bring the tool back to its intended geometry, restoring its efficiency for cutting, breaking, and penetrating material. We can do this process only because our manufacturing facility uses these precise machines for our manufacturing process.
4. Precision Grinding
Once the tool has been reforged, we grind the edges with precision. Grinding at this stage isn’t about removing unnecessary material—it’s about fine-tuning. We carefully shape the point or chisel so that it can cut sharply and cleanly through concrete, stone, and other hard materials. This guarantees performance that is equal to, or better than, a brand-new tool.
5. Complete Heat Treatment
To prepare the reforged chisel for heavy-duty use, we put it through a controlled heat treatment cycle. This process balances the internal structure of the steel, relieving stress created during hammering and grinding. Heat treatment ensures the tool has the right flexibility while maintaining the toughness needed to endure constant impact in demanding environments.
6. Hardening
Once the steel has been heat treated, we move on to hardening. This step increases the Rockwell hardness rating of the tool, giving it the strength and edge retention required for maximum performance. By carefully hardening the metal, we achieve the perfect balance: hard enough to cut and break effectively, but not so brittle that the tool risks cracking under pressure.
7. Sandblasting & Surface Protection
We use high-pressure sandblasting to strip away all scale, rust, and surface contaminants, leaving behind a clean, uniform steel surface. This not only improves the appearance of the tool but also ensures better adhesion for protective coatings. The process also slightly textures the surface, which increases durability against handling wear. We then coat with a specialized anti-corrosion paint formulated for heavy industrial environments. This coating acts as a protective barrier against humidity, oxidation, and corrosive agents often found in foundries and construction sites.
8. As Good as New - Over and Over Again
The end result is a rivet buster or paving breaker point or chisel that performs just like it did the day it was first manufactured. The difference is that our process allows you to repeat this cycle up to four times, extending the tool’s life dramatically. Instead of buying new chisels after each use, you get multiple lifespans out of the same tool—cutting costs, reducing waste, and working smarter.
