Inventories (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following at June 30: 

(in thousands)	2020			2019
Finished goods	$	318,071		$	311,684
Work in process and powder blends	190,041			246,414
Raw materials	75,589			95,620
Inventories at current cost	583,701			653,718
Less: LIFO valuation	(61,254		)	(82,142		)
Total inventories	$	522,447		$	571,576