Kadan Consultants Inc
Kadan Consultants Inc
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Our Vision

Kadan Consultants Inc. is a distinguished Minority Women-Owned Small Business with over two decades of expertise in Precision Manufacturing and Metrology, serving the expansive Southern California region. Renowned as a leader in the field, KCI's influence extends across diverse sectors including Aerospace, Mills, Automotive, Entertainment, Petroleum, Power, Testing, Rails, Marine, Hyperloops, Lumber, Transportation, and Fine Arts, showcasing a remarkable breadth of experience and versatility.

Our offerings include a reputable Machine and Fabrication Shop specializing in Tooling, Assembly, and Inspection. With highly-trained personnel dedicated to delivering top-quality services at competitive rates, we provide Assembly, Installation, and Inspection services utilizing the latest Laser Tracker and Laser Scanning equipment. Our capabilities encompass drawing or model-based inspections with best-fit functionalities tailored to your requirements. Explore the solutions Kadan Consultants offers for all your manufacturing, measurement, and engineering needs.

We offer the flexibility to conduct final assemblies at our facility, your location, or your customer's facility, accommodating your preferences. Our philosophy is simple yet effective: to create the best tools, you enlist the expertise of the finest professionals using top-of-the-line equipment. At Kadan, we embody this commitment to excellence in every aspect of our craftsmanship.

Our Facility

Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility spans 11,000 square feet of environmentally-controlled space, strategically located in Huntington Beach, central to Southern California. Equipped with seven 8' x 4' surface tables adaptable for odd-shaped or large parts, our temperature-controlled environment ensures optimal precision.

Experience unparalleled speed and accuracy with Advanced Laser Trackers – setting the industry standard. Housed in our temperature-controlled facility, we ensure optimal conditions for delivering superior results.

We give you unparalleled versatility

Our Services

Experience unparalleled speed and accuracy with Advanced Laser Trackers and CMM Arms – setting the industry standard. Housed in our temperature-controlled facility, we ensure optimal conditions for delivering superior results.

Laser Measurement;& Inspection

Our laser measurement and inspection service utilize cutting-edge laser technology to provide precise and accurate measurements of various components and structures. From dimensional analysis to surface profiling, our skilled technicians ensure the integrity and quality of your products with unmatched precision.

World-Wide Onsite Support

Our inspection services extend globally, offering comprehensive inspection solutions tailored to meet the needs of clients across different industries and geographical locations. With a network of experienced inspectors and advanced measurement tools, we deliver reliable and timely inspection services, ensuring compliance with international standards and regulations.

Tooling & Assembly

Our tooling and assembly services encompass the design, fabrication, and assembly of precision tools and components for diverse applications. From prototype development to mass production, our expert team utilizes advanced manufacturing techniques and quality control processes to deliver cost-effective solutions that meet your specifications and requirements.

Reverse Engineering

Using state-of-the-art scanning technology and CAD software, our reverse engineering service allows us to recreate digital models of existing components or products with unmatched accuracy. Whether you need to replicate obsolete parts or improve the design of existing products, our skilled engineers can reverse engineer complex geometries and deliver high-quality CAD models ready for production.

Water Jet Cutter

Our waterjet cutting service offers precision cutting solutions for a wide range of materials, including metals, composites, plastics, and more. Utilizing high-pressure water jets mixed with abrasive particles, we can achieve intricate shapes and precise cuts with minimal heat-affected zones, ensuring superior edge quality and dimensional accuracy.

Sales & Rentals

In addition to our service offerings, we provide a comprehensive range of metrology equipment, tools, and accessories for sale or rental. Whether you need a temporary solution for a specific project or want to invest in your own metrology equipment, we offer competitive pricing, expert advice, and reliable support to meet your needs.

Welding & Fabrication

Our welding and fabrication services provide customized solutions for the manufacturing and assembly of metal structures, components, and assemblies. With a team of certified welders and fabricators, we specialize in various welding processes and techniques to meet the most demanding requirements, from prototype development to production-scale fabrication.

Unleash the power of precision

with our formidable equipment lineup at Kadan Consultants, including:

⇒ Additive Manufacturing & Prototyping

  • (1) 10ʺx10ʺx10ʺ 3D Printer: Additive manufacturing system for rapid prototyping and production of complex geometries.

⇒ Water Jet Cutting

  • (1) Waterjet (72ʺ x 144ʺ): High-pressure waterjet cutting system for precise cutting of a wide range of materials, including metals, composites, and plastics.

⇒ Material Handling Equipment

  • (2) Forklifts (8000 and 4000 LB.): Equipment for lifting and moving heavy materials and components with ease and safety.

⇒ Welding & Fabrication Equipment

  • (1) 400 amp Miller Dynasty Arc Tig Welder: High-performance welding machine for precise TIG welding applications.
  • (3) Mig Welders: Equipment for MIG welding processes.
  • (1) Plasma Torch: Tool for cutting metal sheets and plates using plasma arc technology.

⇒ Precision Tools & Tables

  • (7) 4’X8ʹ Surface Tables (A&B Grades): Large surface plates with high flatness tolerance for precise measurements and assembly.
  • (2) 3’x5ʹ Surface Tables (A&B Grades): Smaller surface plates suitable for precision work and layout tasks.

⇒ Machining Equipment

  • Various CNC Machining Centers and Mills: Equipment for precise machining operations, including milling, turning, and drilling, with various capacities and capabilities.

⇒ Laser Measurement Devices

  • (9) Laser Trackers (API/Faro/Leica): High-precision instruments for tracking and measuring large-scale objects and structures with accuracy.
  • (5) Portable CMM Arms: Versatile coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) for accurate dimensional inspection and verification.
  • (3) Laser Scanners: Advanced devices for capturing detailed 3D surface data and geometry.

⇒ Software Licenses

  • (1) Seat NX: Comprehensive CAD/CAM/CAE software for product design, engineering, and manufacturing.
  • (1) Seat MasterCam: CAM software for programming CNC machine tools and generating toolpaths.
  • (1) Seat Geo Magic: Software for 3D scanning, reverse engineering, and inspection.
  • (1) Seat of Polyworks: Metrology software for 3D measurement data analysis and visualization.
  • (1) Seat of Catia: Integrated CAD/CAM/CAE software suite for product development.
  • (2) Seats of Solidworks Premium: CAD software for 3D modeling, simulation, and product design.
  • (8) Seats of Verisurf: Metrology software for inspection, measurement, and reverse engineering tasks.

We are based in Southern California.

Precision Solutions for 3D Measurement

Kadan stands out as an exceptional organization, attributed to its founder and the guiding principles instilled in our team. Gary Sjoberg, the visionary behind KCI, emerged as a pioneer in adopting Laser Tracker technology during the inception of Precision Aerospace in Los Angeles. With a profound background in machine, tooling, jig/fixture, and optics, Gary became renowned for his distinctive insights into real-world applications and processes.

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Years of Experience in Metrology – Pioneers in Adapting Laser Tracker Technology

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Clients Served, Problems Solved and Solutions Found, Kadan Gets It Done

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Contracts and Projects Completed, Spanning Across Diverse Industry Sectors

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Square Feet of Environmentally-Controlled Space in Southern California

A fusion of talents mastered by Specialists striving for excellence in each and every project we work. You’re looking for answers, to solve a problem, let us know how we can help.

Our offerings extend to a reputable Machine and Fabrication Shop specializing in Tooling, Assembly, and Inspection. Our highly-trained personnel are dedicated to delivering top-quality services at competitive rates. Whether at our facility or yours, we provide Assembly, Installation, and Inspection services employing the latest Laser Tracker and Laser Scanning equipment. Explore the solutions Kadan Consultants has to offer for all your manufacturing, measurement, and engineering needs.

Kadan's Team of Expert Professionals!

Team Member

Christopher Alvarez

Quality Manager

Chad Ausen

Team Member

Cameron Hejazi

Team Member

Kelly Miffitt

Engineering Manager

Ian Powell

President

Gary Sjoberg

General Manager

Kody Sjoberg

CEO

Rhoda Sjoberg

Meet Our Clients & Industry Partners

We love to work with clients all over the world todevelop unique, innovative and modern solutions for their projects.

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Five Stars

Local Guide: Southern California connoisseur; five stars ✨

Paul Nicholas Local Guide

The Sniveling Liberal

Smart engineering solutions & very good 5 Axis machining , nice fab ability!
The Sniveling Liberal

Did not hesitate and hit the ground running

We here at Odyssey Inc. would like to thank you and your company for the dedicated service provided during the past 3 months. The fact that you were able to make it out here to Michigan in such short order is a testament to your organization, and its personnel’s commitment to service. Upon arrival, you and your technicians did not hesitate and hit the ground running to attack the tools in a way that was necessary to get the job done while working to a very tight schedule and budget. Even with the long hours required, your crew always performed at a very high level. Thank you again, as we will be calling upon your services when the need presents itself.

Odyssey Tool, LLC

I look forward to working with you on our next project

Kadan, Your efforts put forth in validating our part accuracy is truly appreciated. Your experience is a true testament to the years of dedicated time you’ve spent specializing in the field of metrology and its applications across all products. I look forward to working with you on our next project assignment. Best Regards.

Eric Clack, Vantage Associates Inc. President

Kadan’s quality of support sets the bar for the industry

Swift Engineering has been enjoying Kadan Consulting’s inspection services for many years. Using the latest technologies, their technicians are very well trained, cooperative and adaptable to the variety of projects they work on for us, and they know our needs very well. From scheduling to reporting, Kadan’s quality of support sets the bar for the industry.

Swift Engineering

Quality Assurance needs to be in every production environment. We're making 3D scan-based inspection easier.

Call Us

1.714.890.1165

5662 Research Drive Huntington Beach, California 92649

Office 1.714.890.1165
Mobile 1.949.466.3310
Fax 1.714.890.1164

Email: services@kadaninc.net

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