Five Star Tool, has built a reputation for making exceptional custom CNC carbide cutting tools and is now saving manufacturing companies thousands by re-sharpening their used carbide cutting tools. Utilizing cutting edge software and carbide coatings, Five Star Tool is now able to increase the life expectancy of standard tungsten carbide cutting tools by 5 times over the original manufacturer recommendations. This Five Star Tool’s Edgemaster resharpening program is designed to provide CNC manufacturing companies an “Edge” over their competition.

Traditional CNC manufacturing companies typically dispose of used worn out carbide cutting tools costing them hundreds of dollars to replace. The innovative recycling process is designed to handle all types of cutting tools including Profile Cutters - Ball End Mills - Carbide End Mills - Variable Lead/Helix End Mills Center Drills – Centers - Corner Rounding End Mills – Counterbores - Countersinks Key Cutters - Milling Centers - Taper Shank Drills - Roughing End Mills - Saws Carbide/HSS - Spade Blades - Spade Drills - Spot Drills - Step Drills - Taper Ball End Mills - Taper End Mills - H.S.S. End Mills Crest Cut End Mills. Recycling these used cutting tools is now helping manufacturing companies save over 60% in their manufacturing process.

Once the carbide cutting tools arrive to the Rochester, NY recycling center they are sorted, processed and labeled. They are then returned to the customer in specially designed foam containers after passing a carefully inspection. Remarkably, this complete process is guaranteed to be completed within 10 days from arrival.

Five Star Tool is a privately-held, certified leader distributing solid carbide cutting tools throughout the United State for the aerospace, medical, and automotive industries. For more information or to get in touch with a representative, contact Five Star Tool at (585) 328-9580 or visit the company website at http://www.fivestartool.com to learn more.


Tungsten Carbide Manufacturer & Supplier: Chinatungsten Online - http://www.tungsten-carbide.com.cn
Tel.: 86 592 5129696; Fax: 86 592 5129797
Email: sales@chinatungsten.com
Tungsten Picture Center: http://picture.chinatungsten.com
Tungsten Video Center: http://v.chinatungsten.com
Tungsten News & Tungsten Prices, 3G Version: http://3g.chinatungsten.com

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYS: ATI) announced today that it has reached an agreement to sell its tungsten materials business to Kennametal Inc. (NYS: KMT) for $605 million. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter 2013. As a result of this agreement, ATI will report the financial results of the tungsten materials business in discontinued operations pending completion of the transaction.

The tungsten materials business, called ATI Tungsten Materials, is part of ATI's Engineered Products segment. ATI's tungsten materials business has approximately 1,175 employees and produces tungsten powder, tungsten heavy alloys, tungsten carbide materials, and carbide cutting tools. For the year ended December 31, 2012, ATI's tungsten materials business generated total net revenue of $338.6 million, operating profit of $37.2 million, and EBITDA of $45.3 million.


Tungsten Manufacturer & Supplier: Chinatungsten Online - http://www.chinatungsten.com
Tel.: 86 592 5129696; Fax: 86 592 5129797
Email: sales@chinatungsten.com
Tungsten Picture Center: http://picture.chinatungsten.com
Tungsten Video Center: http://v.chinatungsten.com
Tungsten News & Tungsten Prices, 3G Version: http://3g.chinatungsten.com

The new material possesses excellent bullet-proofing qualities, and ballistic tests has proved its unequalled ability to stop armour-piercing bullets, according to Exote.

Exote says that the new material is as ecological alternative as WC-Co tungsten carbide, which contains tungsten carbide and cobalt, both of which are defined by the EU as critical.

The material withstands high temperatures and has high-level strength and durability, Exote claims. The metal is ideal for the manufacture of crusher blades and shear cutters, as well as exacting product tools. In ballistic protection it can be used for both personal and vehicle protection.

VTT and Exote Ltd have carried out further development on the material Exote has in production through the use of nano additives, which enable changing its toughness and hardness according to intended use.


Tungsten Carbide Manufacturer & Supplier: Chinatungsten Online - http://www.tungsten-carbide.com.cn
Tel.: 86 592 5129696; Fax: 86 592 5129797
Email: sales@chinatungsten.com
Tungsten Picture Center: http://picture.chinatungsten.com
Tungsten Video Center: http://v.chinatungsten.com
Tungsten News & Tungsten Prices, 3G Version: http://3g.chinatungsten.com

Kennametal Inc said it would buy Allegheny Technologies Inc's tungsten materials business for $605 million to boost supply of the raw material used to make its metal-working tools, increasing its exposure to aerospace and energy markets.

Allegheny's tungsten material business, ATI Tungsten Materials, makes tungsten powder, tungsten heavy alloys, tungsten carbide materials and carbide-cutting tools.

"It is a very core strategic deal for (Kennametal) that enhances its tungsten recycling capability," Longbow Research analyst Eli Lustgarten told Reuters.

Kennametal said the acquired business, which recovers tungsten from scrap, would boost raw material sourcing and accelerate plans to develop an advanced tungsten carbide recycling facility in the United States.

"We expect this acquisition to reduce our raw material costs while securing our supply of tungsten," Chief Financial Officer Frank Simpkins said on a conference call with analysts.

Kennametal's metal-cutting tools, tooling supplies and other products are used for making products such as airframes, and in mining operations and oil wells.

The deal with Allegheny also aligns with Kennametal's acquisition of Comercializadora Emura S.R.L. that closed in August, the company said.

La Paz, Bolivia-based Emura processes and sells tungsten ore material.

Kennametal's shares were up 1.2 percent at $46.54 in afternoon trading on the New York Stock Exchange, while those of Allegheny Technologies were up nearly 9 percent at $31.12.

Allegheny said the sale would help it concentrate on its high-performance metals and flat-rolled products businesses.

Kennametal said the acquisition would also strengthen its tooling business in the areas of metal cutting and metal finishing technologies, adding brands such as Stellram Products and Garryson Products.

The company said it expects the acquisition to reduce planned capital expenditure by about $30 million-$35 million.

Kennametal said it plans to fund the acquisition through a combination of cash and credit. The deal is expected to be neutral to earnings for fiscal 2014 ending June.

"The acquisition will be accretive to earnings per share within a year," Chief Executive Carlos Cardoso said on the call.

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC advised Kennametal. Goldman, Sachs & Co was the financial adviser to Allegheny, while K&L Gates LLP was the legal counsel.


Tungsten Manufacturer & Supplier: Chinatungsten Online - http://www.chinatungsten.com
Tel.: 86 592 5129696; Fax: 86 592 5129797
Email: sales@chinatungsten.com
Tungsten Picture Center: http://picture.chinatungsten.com
Tungsten Video Center: http://v.chinatungsten.com
Tungsten News & Tungsten Prices, 3G Version: http://3g.chinatungsten.com