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Easier Graphite Dust Removal

Even shops using machines with venting and suction systems can end up dealing with heaps of fine black dust left from machining this abrasive material. Cleaning it up could be easier than you think.

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Aiming High

Two more Westminster Tool employees aim to perfect what they do, relying on the team to help them do just that.

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Time’s Running Out to Win a Free Machine

Hurco’s “Chipmaker Challenge” is well underway, but there’s still time to submit an entry and possibly bring home a brand new CNC machining center or lathe.

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Analysis

A "High C" Personality Makes the Perfect EDM Operator

Danielle O’Connor took a DISC personality test when she started at Westminster Tool. President Ray Coombs saw that she was a "high C" personality (detail oriented) and decided that placement on an EDM for training was the perfect position since it requires specific attention to detail ... and she loves it!

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Meet Danielle O'Connor

Technical high school graduate turned EDM operator at Westminster Tool.

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Leadership

Financial Advisor to Master Molder

Meet Debbie Freligh. This financial advisor turned master molder sees herself working at Westminster Tool as the VP of Operations, Plastics in the next five years and expects to be working toward her Masters in Plastics Engineering as well.

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Leadership

Meet Debbie Freligh

Debbie Freligh has an AS in Engineering Science, a Master Molder I, a Quality Management Certificate, numerous plastics CE seminars, a Master Molder II and a BSME from the University of Hartford is in progress.

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Leadership

A Remedy for Low Coolant Concentration

This depiction of bringing low-concentration coolant to the proper range is just one in a series of videos covering coolant management and maintenance.

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Meet Kylee Carbone

Christina: Where do you see yourself in five years?

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The People Behind the Shop

Let's get to know the Westminster Tool crew or what Ray Coombs, president of this year's Leadtime Leader Award winning shop, likes to call the "Brat Pack."

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Machine Capability, Service Go Hand-in-Hand

Although this Japanese builder has been offering equipment in North America for some time, it’s only recently benefitted from an extensive service and support network.

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Supply Chain

MMT's Digital Ed. Annual Tech Review and Sourcing Guide Ready

It's time to tool up with MoldMaking Technology’s annual guide and online database, which serves up more than 1,000 manufacturers, distributors and suppliers for the more than 200 product and service categories you use every day.

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