Quality Contol

Astro Engineering & Manufacturing takes quality very seriously. Commitment to quality means that you can trust that we will deliver your products that meet your standards. Our Quality Control Plan (QCP) was designed to conform to the Minnesota Department of Transportation's quality assurance standards, which are among the highest in the United States. Meeting these rigorous standards means we can deliver similar quality assurance as an ISO certification, but at a lower cost. Inquiries for detail are welcomed.

While the use of software is no guarantee to quality, it is a tool that when used right, can greatly enhance both quality and efficiency.

The SolidWorks design and drafting software we utilize provides design validation and 3-D modeling which helps assure a perfect fit the first time. We have used AutoCad for years, but are phasing that out, preferring SolidWorks utilization in order to provide more complete information to both our customers and our fabricators. In fact, a recent Department of Transportation inspector said they never see the sophistication of shop drawings that we provide. Drawings like this lend great confidence that a job will turn out as expected.

Another tool used by Astro is ERP software, E2 Shop System, which allows us to keep accurate electronic files on every aspect of a job. We track each type of material used, from where it was purchased, when is arrives in our shop, details on how far along the job is in the shop, details on run and set-up times per operation, who is running the parts, inspections, and all costs associated with a job. Having this type of information at our fingertips enables us to scrutinize each job and continually make improvements in process, and offer the best price possible to our customers.