Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Precision Machining Solutions
Founded in 1989 by Charlie Konz, Blue Chip Machine has established itself as a trusted machining partner in Central Minnesota. Our 4,500-square-foot facility houses advanced CNC machinery, including one of the largest lathes in the region, enabling us to produce precision components from metals and plastics. With decades of combined expertise, we specialize in custom manufacturing for industries like hydraulics, construction, and medical equipment. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our ISO-certified processes and rigorous quality control measures. We offer flexible production scheduling to meet tight deadlines while maintaining strict budgetary considerations.Our team of skilled machinists brings decades of experience in shaft fabrication, welding, gear manufacturing, and dynamic balancing. We serve clients across Minnesota, including the Twin Cities Metro area, with a focus on reducing client overhead through efficient production. Our material expertise spans aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and specialty alloys. We continuously invest in equipment upgrades to maintain manufacturing flexibility for both one-off prototypes and large-scale production runs. Backed by a reputation for reliability and precision, we work closely with clients to transform complex specifications into functional components.
Services
CNC Machining
Shaft Fabrication
Welding Services
Gear Manufacturing
Material Finishing
Prototype Development
Hydraulic Components
Medical Equipment Parts
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have 35 years of machining expertise since 1989
- Our facility houses one of Central Minnesota's largest lathes
- We work with 15+ materials including titanium and Inconel
- We guarantee on-time delivery for critical production schedules
- Our team maintains expertise in dynamic balancing and surface grinding
Services
CNC Machining
Our CNC machining services produce complex metal and plastic components with tolerances as tight as 0.0001". Using multi-axis machines and CAD/CAM programming, we manufacture parts for automation systems and industrial equipment. Our capabilities include milling, turning, and surface grinding for both prototype and production quantities.
Shaft Fabrication
We specialize in custom shaft production with precision keying, straightening, and welding. Our capabilities include manufacturing replacement shafts for legacy equipment and producing new designs from materials like stainless steel and nitronic 60. Quality assurance includes concentricity checks and material certification.
Welding Services
Our certified welders perform TIG, MIG, and D.C. Arc welding on materials ranging from aluminum to exotic alloys. Services include structural fabrication, repair welding, and custom jigs/fixtures. We maintain AWS-certified welding procedures for critical applications in construction and hydraulic equipment.
Gear Manufacturing
We produce spur, helical, and bevel gears with diametral pitches up to 20. Our capabilities include spline cutting, gear hobbing, and precision grinding. Components meet AGMA quality standards for applications in printing equipment and industrial machinery requiring exact tooth geometry.
Material Finishing
We offer ceramic and chrome coatings, hard anodizing, and other surface treatments to enhance component durability. These processes improve wear resistance for parts used in hydraulic systems and construction equipment while maintaining dimensional accuracy within specified tolerances.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We serve hydraulic equipment manufacturers, construction machinery producers, medical device companies, and industrial automation firms requiring precision components.
What materials can you machine?
We work with aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, tool steels, plastics, and exotic alloys like Inconel and Hastelloy for specialized applications.
Do you handle both prototypes and production runs?
Yes, we accommodate one-off prototypes and volume production with the same quality standards using our flexible manufacturing capabilities.
What quality certifications do you hold?
We maintain ISO 9001-certified quality management systems and follow documented procedures for inspection and process control.
Can you repair existing components?
Yes, we offer repair services for hydraulic cylinders, shafts, and industrial equipment components with reverse engineering when needed.
