Metallurgy involves the purification of metals and the formation of alloys, metals formed by combining two or more metallic elements to capture specific properties.  ASC metallurgists help customers choose specific alloys to improve product performance, especially in high-heat, high-wear, and high-corrosion environments.

Value engineering is a systematic approach to analyzing manufacturing costs and related processes.  Engineers at ASC work directly with customers to understand specific product needs and then make recommendations for the manufacturing process that achieves the highest possible product quality at the lowest possible cost.