Perforated Metal for Industrial Usage
Astro Metal Craft perforates metal for industrial and architectural usage. Interestingly, perforated metal was first made for the mining industry (over 150 years ago) as a means of separating coal....
View ArticleCWI and Certified Welding Capabilities
Global interest in reliability and public safety has stimulated the expansion of certified welding. Certified welding is welding under previously tested and proven parameters and conditions. Because...
View ArticleAluminum Pergolas Add Value
Adding an eye-catching, well-designed pergola is an easy way to make a sophisticated upgrade to the exterior of any building. Certainly, architectural sunshades benefit many buildings in many ways....
View ArticleThe Evolution of Stainless Steel
The evolution of stainless steel officially began just over 100 years ago. In 1913, Harry Brearley (1871-1948) was experimenting with alloys to find a way to protect rifle and gun barrels from...
View ArticleAluminum Finishes for Architectural Applications
The different types of aluminum finishes for architectural applications are explored. The types of mechanical finishes includes buffing, directional textured, non-directional textured, and patterned. A...
View ArticleHow to Work with Your Metal Fabricator
When you call Astro, your metal fabricator, expect friendly, personalized customer service. After gathering some basic information about your project, we ask for drawings, specs, sketches, and/or...
View ArticleNew Brand Identity
Astro has rebranded! Astro Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. is now “Astro Metal Craft.” Our new brand identity precisely depicts who we are and what we do. Above all, it represents our identity:...
View ArticleTest Your Product on our Spiral Gravity Chutes!
When designing and purchasing a spiral gravity chute, several interacting factors goes into the design of them. These design factors include flow rate, pitch, diameter, material, intended use, and...
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Purple Perforated Aluminum Fence at St. Thomas
The trend in perforated aluminum fences, as seen in St. Thomas’ stadium, continues on. Libraries, Universities, Major League Stadiums and Park and Rides, are just a few of the places we’ve fabricated...
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Ownership Change at Astro
Astro Metal Craft is under new ownership and has now entered its 3rd chapter of life. George and I have sold our final ownership interest to our son Tony, putting Astro as second generation family...
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