No Time To Waste:
Credit issued to your Iscar Plus account
Carbide scrap values are rising. Instead of discarding used tools, this program gives you a practical way to recover that value and reinvest it back into your operations.
Program Overview
The No Time To Waste program is designed to turn carbide recovery into a commercial advantage—not just a recycling exercise.
With ongoing increases in carbide costs, this initiative helps you:
- Recover value from spent tooling
- Reinvest into high-performance solutions
- Make more cost-effective tooling decisions
It’s a practical approach to managing rising material costs while strengthening your overall tooling strategy
How It Works
01.
Check the current spot price:
We update the carbide spot price monthly, so you always have visibility on current value.
02.
Submit your details:
Fill in your information and the estimated weight of carbide you’ve collected.
03.
We arrange collection:
Based on your location, we’ll send you courier tickets to make the process simple.
04.
Receive your credit:
Once received and assessed, your carbide is converted into an Iscar Plus account credit.
Buy-Back Structure
The program operates on a two-tier buy-back structure, designed to reward loyalty while providing value for all carbide returns.
Premium Iscar Buy-Back
If you have a preferred supplier agreement with us:
- Receive the highest credit return
- Based on 100% of the posted spot price (less freight)
- Credit issued as Iscar Plus account credit
Example:
Market rate: $80/kg → You receive $80/kg (minus freight)
Standard Iscar Buy-Back
If you have yet to establish a preferred supplier agreement with us:
- Receive a standard credit return
- Based on 80% of the posted spot price (less freight)
- Credit issued as Iscar Plus account credit
Example:
Market rate: $80/kg → You receive $64/kg (minus freight)
Current Market Price: $80 + gst per kg
Commercial Approach
All returns are issued as credit rather than cash, allowing you to:
- Reinvest directly into your tooling requirements
- Maintain stronger cost control
- Keep value within your production process
Why It Matters
- Offset rising carbide costs
- Turn unused material into working value
- Support smarter, long-term tooling decisions
- Strengthen your partnership with Iscar Plus
