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Astro Machine Works will soon be installing a new Parpas Diamond Linear 30 gantry style 5-axis machining center, again expanding our large machining capabilities. With a 118” X axis x 102” Y axis x 47” Z axis travel, this will be the perfect complement to our existing gantry and bridge mill. The Parpas Diamond Linear […]

To our valued customers: Happy New Year to all as we bring on 2023! Each year as the calendar turns, we like to utilize this season as a time of reflection and communication with our customer base. This is a moment for us to offer commentary on the events and accomplishments of the preceding year […]

For precision cutting processes, both wire EDM and laser cutting offer ideal solutions. However, there are certain distinctions between each method that may make one a better fit for your specific application. Choosing the best option usually depends on your requirements. Here, we will discuss the differences between wire EDM and laser cutting to help […]

A computer numerical control (CNC) milling machine is a mill that uses computer code to understand where to make cuts. Like all milling machines, a CNC mill produces a final piece by carving away from a block of material versus adding layers of material to a blank slate. However, unlike manual milling, CNC mills do […]

To Our Valued Customers: Happy New Year to All! Each year as the calendar turns, we try to utilize this season as a time of reflection and communication with our customer base. This is a moment for us to offer commentary on the events and accomplishments of the preceding year and to say “Thank You” […]

We have reached another milestone in our history at Astro Machine Works in that we are announcing the retirement of one of our original project managers & very first employee, Barry Weitzel as of December 2nd, 2021. We at Astro are both very sad at the thought of seeing Barry depart but at the same […]

Astro Machine Works in Ephrata, PA provides Wire EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) Services.  Wire EDM machining offers a more budget-friendly alternative than many other machining processes; it is also an excellent choice if you routinely use “exotic” materials in your manufacturing processes, such as tungsten carbide, super alloys or medical-grade stainless steel, as these materials […]

Astro Machine Works has installed its new Mazak Integrex 5-Axis Machining Center, delivering precision large diameter machining. With a 42” swing and 159” travel, this machine allows us to perform all machining operations in one set up including turning, milling, drilling and boring. The Mazak INTEGRAX e-670h multi-tasking 5-axis machining center is the most advanced […]