Kendeco Tool Crib
International Precision Machining

ipm logo 4c 07-10International Precision Machining opened their doors in 1992 as a CNC turning and milling job shop in Waite Park, Minnesota. Current owners, Dan Meyer and Larry Wilson, started IPM with an investment from a Minneapolis company.  In 2004, the parent company’s interest was purchased by them.  Today, IPM is a full service machining contract and job shop that continues to do turning and milling work while also distinguishing themselves with their gear cutting abilities. They are able to provide gear cutting services including hobbing, shaping, shaving and broaching.  One of IPM’s primary focuses and what makes them unique is the manufacturing of power train components for all types of equipment.  As Dan Meyer said, “We are very good at making the types of parts that are needed to transfer the power from the motor to the wheels.”  IPM has always been known for an exceptional level of service and reliability customers can count on every time.  With over 50 machines in a 30,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, IPM offers:

  

gears-1CNC TURNING – IPM is capable of turning parts up to 30” diameter. They are able to turn parts from forgings, castings and bar stock and materials from carbon steel to aerospace exotics.

 

CNC MILLING – IPM is able to produce parts in a work envelope size range of 41”x31”x34”, utilizing the latest machining centers with capabilities including high pressure coolant, work probing and modular fixturing.

 

gears-6 GEAR CUTTING & GRINDING Along with hobbing, shaping, shaving and broaching, IPM is able to ID and OD grind.

  

ASSEMBLY – If your project requires the machining of components, assembly and testing, IPM is your source.

  

  

 

 

As an ISO 9001 certified company, IPM has retained their competitive edge and strong reputation by offering competitive prices, the highest quality products and by meeting expected delivery dates.  Serving the construction, industrial, off-highway, recreational and military industries in the United States, Mexico, Canada and Europe, IPM is able to manufacture precision parts to their customers’  exact specifications.   IPM strives to be a worry-free supplier by providing solutions to their customers’  needs. 

 

 To learn more about International Precision Machining’s capabilities,

 

contact Dan Meyer or Larry Wilson at (320) 656-1241 or visit them on the

 

web at:

www.ipminc.com

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Product Spotlight

Choose from several gloves and safety glasses that are now standard stock at Kendeco. 

 

Black and White Coated Nylon Gloves from size 7 to size 11 in stock.

 

5 Styles of 3M Safety Glasses with clear lenses, indoor/outdoor lenses and a 1.5 diopter lens in stock. 

 

Click on the flyer below for detailed information.

 

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About Kendeco


Kendeco is an integrated, multi-channel distributor that was founded in 1969 on a philosophy of “Commitment to Excellence.”  This philosophy is an essential part of our business environment and success. As a leader in industrial distribution serving Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, Kendeco has become synonymous with quality products, advanced tooling and procurement solutions, and service above all.

Our main office and warehouse are centrally located in St. Cloud, Minnesota. We also have sales support locations in Fargo, ND; Watertown, SD and Rochester, MN. As one of the regions leading industrial distributors, we specialize in cutting tools, abrasives, safety supplies and much more. We provide our customers unmatched technical expertise which can significantly impact your operation. Our procurement solutions will help streamline your processes while improving productivity and reducing acquisition costs.

Our original “Commitment to Excellence” philosophy enabled us to evolve into an ISO certified company in 1995. We are proud to say we have maintained our certification and are now certified to ISO 9001:2000, without design. Kendeco has a team of employees who are committed to quality and fully support our quality system. We measure many aspects of our operational functions that directly affect our customers and review them monthly to evaluate our progress. We continually review our processes, procedures, customer demands, error rates and vendor service for areas of improvement and consistency. Using a continual improvement philosophy, we are able to consistently exceed customer expectations. We are proud of our reputation as a cutting tools and abrasives specialist that achieves total customer satisfaction.

With hundreds of vendor lines available to chose from and unsurpassed service levels and automated ordering options, Kendeco is the partner of choice for many manufacturing facilities.

Kendeco Values


Strive to improve our performance, raise the bar and share a commitment to outperforming the competition.

Work together to use all the experience, talents and qualities of the entire Kendeco team.

Commit to completing a task well and taking ownership for the outcome; recognizing that we are accountable to our customers and each other.

Believe that everyone we deal with including customers, vendors and colleagues, are valuable and contribute to our success.

Using a continual improvement philosophy, we are able to consistently exceed customer expectations.