CONCEPTUALIZATION
Our design team prefers to be involved from the concept stage, where possible. In many instances, we are able to make conceptual suggestions that lead to truly creative solutions that otherwise might never have developed. To accomplish this, we often meet with the client to establish their vision of a given project, then simply expand on their input. All such pre-construction meetings are conducted by master metalsmiths, completely versed in various techniques of past and present. This "direct connection" has proven successful, especially on the conceptual design stages, as no ideas offered will be outside of the realm of possibility. This "direct connection" is carried into the next level of service, design.

DESIGN
Once a concept has been accepted, the designer goes to work to develop the concept sketches into working drawings. These are then presented to our customers with their contract documents. Once the contract is accepted, copies of the same drawings become shop drawings during production. For this reason, our designers are themselves experienced metalsmiths. This helps us to maintain a "direct connection" from concept to reality. Due to the extremely custom nature of AMS work, our designs are almost never C.A.D. They are developed using a fusion of traditional drafting and graphic arts disciplines. 

FABRICATION
During the fabrication or production phase of our projects, each job is assigned a production manager who works with a team of metalsmiths to produce the quality work visualized by the conceptual and design staff. The "direct connection" is maintained in that the designer oversees the production team's progress, often assisting in actual fabrication where possible. The production team operates in a fully equipped modern blacksmith shop. Production capabilities include in house hot forging, power hammering, metal forming, all process welding capability, plazma cutting, reposse', tooling, machining, painting, powder coating, and metal fab shop. Additionally, our facility is located in close proximity to specialty metal trade companies that offer services we can utilize to make our capabilities virtually limitless.

INSTALLATION
We offer full installation services for our productions. We are fully capable of performing almost any operation in the field that we achieve in our manufacturing facility. Our "direct connection" is maintained in this aspect as well. Wherever possible, the craftsman that was present during conceptual stages of development will oversee final installation. This has had a positive effect in maintaining start to finish quality of the very highest standard.

CONTACT US
We appreciate your allowing us to give you an overview of our services. We would invite the opportunity to consider us for your future distinctive metalwork needs. Feel free to contact us at the link or telephone number below for more information.