Astro Machine Works, Inc.
Astro Machine Works is a 72,000 sq ft job shop in Ephrata, PA established in 1984. They perform 5-axis CNC machining, turning with live tooling, welding, and custom machine building, serving pharmaceutical, food processing, and government sectors.
- Location
- Ephrata, PA
- Founded
- 1984
- Facility
- 72,000 sq ft
- ISO 9001
- AS9100
- CMMC Level 2
Capabilities
The shop conducts 5-axis CNC milling and 3-axis turning with live tooling for multitasking operations. Welding spans MIG, TIG, and orbital processes for fabrication work. Beyond production machining, they offer reverse engineering, custom machine building, and machine repair or rebuilding services. Control panel wiring and automated wiring assemblies round out their capabilities. Contract manufacturing is available across these disciplines.
- 5-axis CNC machining and milling
- CNC precision machining
- Welding and fabrication — MIG, TIG, orbital welding
- Custom machine building
- Machine repair and rebuilding
- Reverse engineering
- CNC milling — 3-axis or 5-axis
- CNC turning with live tooling
- Panel wiring and control systems
- Contract manufacturing
- Machine repair, rebuilding, and refurbishment
- CNC turning operations with live tooling
- CNC milling operations — 3-axis or 5-axis
- CNC turning operations — live tooling for multitasking machining
- Automated control panel wiring
Equipment
One Mazak Integrex 5-axis machining center handles precision large-diameter work. The shop also operates a FARO coordinate measuring machine for inspection. Specific machine tool counts and other equipment details are not published on their website.
| Mazak Integrex 5-Axis Machining Center 5-axis | precision large diameter machining |
| FARO Coordinate Measuring Machine |
Quality & Compliance
Astro holds ISO 9001 for quality management and AS9100 revision D, qualifying them for aerospace and defense work. They are CMMC Level 2 certified through McKonly & Asbury, meeting cybersecurity requirements for defense contractors and their suppliers.
- ISO 9001
- Registrar not published
- AS9100
- Registrar not published
- CMMC Level 2
- Registrar: McKonly & Asbury
Sourcing Notes
This shop is suitable for mid-to-large machined parts in stainless steel, tool steel, alloy steel, and aluminum where 5-axis milling or live-tool turning adds value. The combination of welding, assembly, and machine building capabilities makes them a fit for integrated subassemblies or semi-finished equipment. Their aerospace and defense certifications open them to regulated supply chains in those sectors.