Starting Up

Since 1968, Astro Craft, Inc. has provided custom machining services to OEMs requiring machine parts and mechanical assemblies. From a modest 3,500-square foot facility, Astro Craft provided prototype and production part orders to the automotive service, spray painting, packaging and copying equipment industries.

Setting the Standards

Continual reinvestment in equipment and work holding innovations made efficient part production possible. In 1974, the first numerically controlled machine was installed. Over the next ten-plus years, the continued increase in customer orders led to an expanded 10,000-square foot facility featuring a combination of 10 computer-controlled mills and lathes. The standards of Quality, Delivery and Competitive Pricing were set.

Focusing on Customer Needs

In the late 1980’s, Astro Craft met the challenges of an expanded customer base that included the communications, healthcare, high-speed packaging and aerospace industries. These technology leaders demand increased quality, concise communication and economical components.

The manufacturing, quality and customer service positions have been staffed with engineering personnel to better serve these needs. An ISO compliant system was set in place to accommodate the numerous customer quality requirements and audits.

Implementing

Management personnel were trained in Lean Manufacturing and 5S organizational techniques. The plant was increased to 15,000-square feet and reorganized into 23 state-of-the-art CNC machining centers.

CAD/CAM part programmers use powerful workstations to import your part designs and turn them into reality. The programs are downloaded via the DNC link to CNC machining centers. Production CNC mill/turn centers provide our customers the option of procuring their higher volume, precision parts, here in the USA.

Manufacturing, quality control and administration communicate seamlessly through a local area network. Customer and company data are secure and backed up on a main in-house server.

Our Quality Control System evolved into ISO9001/AS9100 Registration in 2004. Since this milestone, our Quality staff have worked with management and employees to foster an environment dedicated to continuous improvement.

Our Commitment

Highest Standard

At Astro Craft, Inc., we are fully aware that our success depends on our customers' success.

We are committed to providing quality, consistent components that meet both your schedule and your budget. Customer service begins the moment you contact us. You will experience a quick response to your quotation requests, timely processing of your component orders and quality at each step of the process.

At Astro Craft, Inc., we value not only our customers, but our vendors, employees and community as well.

To provide complete components, we have developed documented relationships with those suppliers that offer only the best possible products and performance. From raw materials to high-tech part coatings we ensure that our vendors meet your criteria.

Employees are the key to consistent part processing. Through training, continuous facility and process improvements, where employees actively participate, we have created a team environment to produce your components to the highest standards.