Ardel Engineering Blog

Cybersecurity is a crucial concern for many businesses, especially aerospace and defense companies. Ensuring data security protects not only the reputation of the organization but also its customers and stakeholders. To achieve this, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) has created a cybersecurity framework known as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

In the world of precision machining, choosing the right method can make a significant difference in the quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of manufacturing processes. One method that stands out for its precision and versatility is Swiss machining. With Ardel Engineering, explore what Swiss machining is, when to choose it, its advantages, and applications.

Ardel Engineering stands at the forefront of precision manufacturing, offering state-of-the-art machining services through vertical and horizontal CNC milling machines. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our adept utilization of advanced machinery and techniques to meet the stringent demands of various industries.

Phishing is a big problem across every major industry—and manufacturing is no exception. When you're looking for a manufacturing partner that may have access to sensitive business information and product designs, choose one that has taken steps to protect itself and its clients from phishing scams. At Ardel Engineering, we proactively protect our clients' details and information, and we're currently completing our CMMC 2.0 certification to offer even better protection. Learn more about the emerging threat of phishing scams in manufacturing and what you can do to protect your organization.

Wire electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a manufacturing process that utilizes electric discharges, or sparks, to remove material from a conductive metal workpiece. Because it can cut a variety of complex shapes and designs, parts manufacturers across numerous industries use wire EDM. This blog will dive deeper into the wire EDM process, including its key benefits and applications, as well as how Ardel Engineering can meet your needs with quality wire EDM services.

Selecting a machining manufacturer that can meet your needs requires evaluating their ability to provide tooling and tolerances that fulfill your product specifications. Choosing the ideal CNC machining parts manufacturer can be a challenge, as choosing incorrectly can lead to poor quality, recurring delays, and product issues. By understanding what to look for in a machining manufacturer, you can make a selection that will result in quality products, successful projects, and happy customers.

To function properly, components for commercial airplanes, fighter jets, spacecraft, and missiles must withstand extreme and fluctuating temperatures and altitude pressures. Aerospace CNC machining allows manufacturers to produce safe, reliable parts for such mission-critical applications.

At Ardel Engineering and Manufacturing Inc., our team uses CNC machining to create high-performance parts that support the aerospace industry. With a commitment to innovation, we manufacture and assemble essential air- and spacecraft components with rugged strength, superior precision, tight tolerances, and quality materials.

The specific properties and features of aluminum have made aluminum CNC machining an increasingly popular process for product manufacturing. If you're wondering what makes aluminum such a popular choice for manufacturers, learn about why you need aluminum CNC machining below!

Ardel Engineering & Manufacturing is an ISO 9001:2015 certified and ISO 13485 compliant company specializing in precision milling and turning. Our 30,000-square-foot facility houses Swiss screw machines and other top-of-the-line CNC milling and turning equipment, which we use to create small diameter components in medium to high volumes for customers across a wide range of industries. 

Ardel Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. is a leading provider of precision CNC machining, Swiss screw turning, wire EDM cutting, and assembly services for the aerospace industry. As a result, we have observed how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and other factors have highlighted certain issues within the aerospace manufacturing process. Below is a closer look at some of the different challenges to aerospace parts manufacturing and several solutions that can best address them.