In 1983, Star Cutter Company wanted to purchase the technology to manufacture tungsten carbide blanks and preforms for their own cutting tools. H. B. Tool Company, an existing technology center in Michigan, was outfitted with the technology and just 5 months later, the first carbide blanks were produced for cutting tools. In 1987, material grading was added and by 1990 the company had begun selling to outside markets. By 1994, an independent company was formed: H. B. Carbide Company. Today, we supply carbide blanks and preforms to markets around the world. (less)