Manufacturing

A.S.Thomas Inc. manufacturing facility, is a state-of-the-art precision CNC machine shop. AST-MFG is equipped with 3, 4, and 5-axis Precision CNC machines and necessary quality equipment including a 5-axis DCC cmm. The shop is supported by industry leading engineers using technologies pioneered by A.S.Thomas Inc. Companies worldwide have come to A.S.Thomas Inc. for prototypes and process development. Our engineers use our industry leading CAD/CAM system giving superior control of the CNC machines, faster programming and verification, allowing for fast turnaround for prototypes and more control of machining variables, allowing for efficiencies in production.

Software interface/conversion capabilities:

  • Unigraphics – direct connection
  • Pro-E
  • Solid Works
  • AutoCad
  • Iges
  • And many others.

Example: Precision Hydraulic Forging Fixture

A precision fixture was designed and fabricated to hold fan blade forgings to allow for machining of dovetail and tip locate to high precision and finish.

Custom Inconel Turbocharger Impeller