Business Details
41 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Precision CNC Machining Services in New Hope, MN
Ardel Engineering & Manufacturing has built a reputation for excellence over 40 years of precision CNC machining services. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification and ITAR registration demonstrate our commitment to quality management systems that meet international standards. We specialize in complex component manufacturing using advanced technologies like Swiss screw machining, wire EDM, and multi-axis CNC milling and turning. Our team of experienced engineers and technicians works closely with clients across aerospace, medical, commercial, and defense industries to deliver custom solutions that meet exacting specifications. With a 30,000-square-foot climate-controlled facility housing state-of-the-art equipment, we maintain tight tolerances down to 0.0001 inches.Our paperless operations utilize M1 ERP software for complete traceability from design to delivery. We differentiate ourselves through problem-solving expertise, statistical process control, and a customer-centric approach that has earned long-term partnerships with industry leaders.
Services
CNC Milling
Swiss Screw Machining
Wire EDM
CAD Services
Inspection Services
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of precision machining experience with complex components
- ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485 certified quality management systems
- 23 CNC milling centers and 7 Swiss screw machines for versatility
- Statistical process control with NIST-traceable inspection equipment
- Full-service from CAD design to finished component inspection
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 13485
- ITAR
What people say
Quality and ingenuity is outstanding
Solved our quality, delivery problems
Persisted to problem solving
Attention to detail
Finest machining seen
Services
CNC Milling
Our CNC milling services utilize 23 advanced machining centers to produce complex components with tolerances down to 0.0002 inches. We employ both vertical and horizontal milling approaches to optimize material removal rates and surface finishes. Our capabilities include 5-axis machining, high-speed milling, and automated pallet changers for continuous production of metal and plastic components.
Swiss Screw Machining
Specializing in small-diameter components (up to 1.25 inches), our Swiss screw machining achieves precision tolerances for high-volume production. With 7 Citizen Swiss machines, we handle complex geometries in metals and plastics. The guide bushing design minimizes deflection, enabling consistent quality in parts for aerospace and medical applications requiring tight dimensional control.
Wire EDM
Our wire EDM services cut complex shapes in conductive materials with tolerances down to 0.0001 inches. This non-contact process excels at hardened alloys and complex profiles without tool wear. We handle parts up to 12" x 10" x 8" for fixtures, gauges, and prototypes, maintaining surface finishes that eliminate secondary polishing requirements.
CAD Services
Our CAD team works with all major file formats to support precision manufacturing. Using GibbsCAM software, we convert customer designs into optimized machining paths. We offer design for manufacturability analysis and collaborate on part geometry to reduce costs while maintaining critical tolerances through our paperless M1 ERP system.
Inspection Services
Comprehensive inspection services ensure compliance with specifications using Zeiss CMMs, optical comparators, and profilometers. Our NIST-traceable equipment performs dimensional verification, GD&T analysis, and surface finish measurements. Statistical process control and first-article inspections guarantee consistent quality across production runs in our climate-controlled laboratory environment.
People
Frank Pichelman
President and CEO
Frank Pichelman leads Ardel Engineering with over 40 years of precision manufacturing experience. He has guided the company's growth from a local machine shop to an ISO-certified facility serving global industries. His leadership emphasizes continuous improvement in quality systems and technological innovation.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We specialize in aerospace, medical, commercial, military, and computer industries requiring precision-machined components with tight tolerances.
What materials can you machine?
We work with metals (aluminum, stainless steel, titanium), plastics (PEEK, Delrin), and exotic alloys (Inconel, Hastelloy) for diverse application needs.
Are you ISO certified?
Yes, we maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification and ISO 13485 compliance for quality management systems in precision machining.
Do you offer rush services?
Yes, we provide emergency machining services with expedited prototyping (2-3 weeks) and production (4-6 weeks) timelines when needed.
What inspection capabilities do you have?
Our NIST-traceable inspection includes Zeiss CMMs, optical comparators, profilometers, and statistical process control for dimensional accuracy.
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