Automated Systems of Tacoma custom machine design and manufacturing
CAD Workstation Crankarm Stress Analysis

Engineering Capabilities:
We have an experienced team of engineers that average over 20 years in machine design. With a wide breadth of industry knowledge, our engineers are able to develop innovative solutions that save our customers money, reduce lead times and improve quality. Our core team includes 5 licensed professional engineers, degreed engineers and designers in the Mechanical & Electrical Engineering disciplines. In addition to our full time staff, we maintain long term relationships with experienced contract engineers, designers and drafters to ensure we have additional capacity when needed to support project schedules. Our engineers utilize the latest engineering software including: 2D & 3D CAD, Finite Element Analysis, Heat Transfer Analysis, Kinematics, and Simulations. Whatever your project requires, we have the team, tools and engineering capacity to deliver.

Crankarm Deflection Analysis Forklift Attachment Stress Analysis AutoCAD

Manufacturing Capabilities:
With our well equipped 45,000 square foot manufacturing facility and inventory of raw materials, we have direct control of nearly all manufacturing processes including:
  • Fabrication
  • Machining
  • Painting
  • Mechanical Assembly
  • Pneumatic and Hydraulics Assembly
  • Electrical Panel Building (UL 508 Certified)
  • Factory Acceptance Testing
Our core team of craftsman average over 30 years experience and have the tools and know-how to get the job done right. Our facility, skilled craftsman and supplier relationships allow us to deliver superior quality and service.

CNC Laser Cutting Sheet Metal Fabrication Electropolishing

Supplier Partners
We also partner with a network of qualified suppliers for additional services including:
  • Plasma, Laser and Water Jet Cutting
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Heat Treating & Stress Relieving
  • Plating and Anodizing
  • Passivation and Electo-polishing
  • Precision Grinding
  • Rubber and Specialty Coatings
  • Orbital Welding
  • ASME Pressure Vessels
We foster long term relationships with our suppliers by paying them on time and remaining loyal to those that perform consistently and cost effectively.


Project Management:
With over 40 years experience in custom machinery, AST knows how to mitigate the technical, budget and schedule risks inherent in complex design and build projects. We assign a project manager to every project who serves as the customer’s focal point from acceptance of purchase order to final payment. We have built our organization around empowered project management. We have the tools, processes and supervision in place to ensure our project commitments are consistently met. Our core team of high level project managers average over 20 years experience and have managed projects in excess of five million dollars. This expertise ensures that project risks are mitigated as fully as possible allowing our customers to focus on running their businesses.



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