How to Work with a Metal Fabricator

When you call Astro for an RFQ, expect friendly, personalized customer service. After gathering some basic information about your project, we ask for drawings, specs, sketches, and/or photos that [...]

The different types of aluminum finishes for architectural applications are explored. The types of mechanical finishes includes buffing, directional textured, non-directional textured, and [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

Many architects, designers, and contractors prefer perforated aluminum balcony railings for their guardrail system. Perforated aluminum combines a range of properties, including transparency, [...]

Exciting news at Astro! Our new TruPunch 5000 safely arrived and is installed. With this new machine, we will triple our output capabilities increasing perforated metal panel production! As you [...]

Believe it or not, some of us at Astro get a little emotional when our projects are complete and the hauling truck arrives to load. Saying goodbye to our development, our handiwork, and our pride [...]

Weathering steel in architectural metals provides a very strong, durable, appealing metal material that hones self-healing abilities. With its rusty orange coloring and unique look, this is [...]