Aluminum
AAA Air Support is not just a distributor of aerospace roll form shapes — we are also an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Our 15,000 SF facility in Wichita, Kansas provides expanded capability and reduced production times. With over 30 years of experience manufacturing aircraft roll form stringers, we understand aerospace manufacturing and what it takes to succeed: flexibility, responsiveness, and precision.
Why AAA Air Support? OEM Expertise.
Original Equipment Manufacturer Capabilities
- ISO9001 and AS9100D certification. (**link AAA MFG cert)
- No minimum order — we can produce as little as 12FT.
- Custom shapes with in-house tooling design and manufacture.
- Expansive range of inventory available to ship next day.
- Tolerances to BAC1480 standard; bend radius BAC5300.
Table of Common Roll Form Shape Part Numbers
| wdt_ID | ColumnA | ColumnB | ColumnC | ColumnD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAC1487 | BAC1491 | BAC1495 | BAC1499 |
| 2 | BAC1488 | BAC1492 | BAC1496 | BAC1500 |
| 3 | BAC1489 | BAC1493 | BAC1497 | BAC1517 |
| 4 | BAC1490 | BAC1494 | BAC1498 | 1D1472 |
Aircraft Aluminum Roll Form Stringers
- Managing Partner Robert Smith has
over 35 years of aerospace structural design experience, starting as a machinist at Boeing Wichita and progressing to design engineer and management.
- Robert also holds industry expertise in stringer manufacture, structural design, and Lean Manufacturing techniques (Six Sigma, Kaizen).
Roll Form Specifications and Alloys
Spec Alloy / Description
QQ-A-250/
General Specs for Sheet and Plate
QQ-A-250/1
1100 Sheet and Plate
QQ-A-250/2
3003 Sheet and Plate
QQ-A-250/3
Alclad 2014 Sheet and Plate
QQ-A-250/4
2024 Sheet and Plate
QQ-A-250/5
Alclad 2024 Sheet and Plate
QQ-A-250/6
5083 Sheet and Plate
QQ-A-250/7
5086 Sheet and Plate
QQ-A-250/8
5052 Sheet and Plate
QQ-A-250/9
5456 Sheet and Plate
QQ-A-250/10
5454 Sheet and Plate
QQ-A-250/11
6061 Sheet and Plate
QQ-A-250/12
7075 Sheet and Plate
QQ-A-250/13
Alclad 7075 Sheet and Plate
QQ-A-250/14
7178 Sheet and Plate
QQ-A-250/15
Alclad 7178 Sheet and Plate
AMS5510
321 Stainless Steel
AMS5513
304 Stainless Steel
AMS5516
302 Stainless Steel
AMS5517
301 ¼ Hard Stainless Steel
AMS5518
301 ½ Hard Stainless Steel
AMS5519
301 Full Hard Stainless Steel
AMS5515
302 Annealed Stainless Steel
Custom Roll Forming Advantages
- In-house tooling design and manufacturing
- Value-added services available
- Production capabilities from 1FT to 75FT
- Our 15,000 SF facility is within close proximity to Wichita, Kansas international airport (ICT).
- Short runs welcome
- We form Aluminum, Stainless, and Titanium alloy
- Tight tolerances
Our Roll Form Operation
Key Points:
- Tolerances maintained @ +/- 1° and +/-0.005” dimensional
- Computer-Aided Tool Design (AUTO-CAD) located near approved heat treater
- Production capability lengths run from 1 FT to 75 FT
- Tolerances on machined parts: +/- .0005” (0.0127mm)
- Some parts require up to 36 separate tools
- Tooling designed and manufactured on site
AAA MFG Machine Setups and Equipment
Machine Type Description / Model
CNC Lathe
Mazak Quick-Turn CNC Lathe
Bandsaw
Spartan Industrial 48” Hydraulic Bandsaw
Mill
Summit J-Head Upright Mill
Roll Former
10 Stand 8” Roll Space Yoder
Roll Former
10 Stand 8” Roll Space Tishken
Roll Former
10 Stand 8” Roll Space Yoder
Roll Former
12 Stand 8” Roll Space Tishken
Roll Former
12 Stand 8” Roll Space Yoder
Leveler
2” Littell Leveler, HD Vary Drive
Leveler
2” Littell Leveler, HD Vary Drive
Leveler
1” Littell Leveler (Light), Vary Drive
Leveler
1” Perfecto Leveler (Light), Vary Drive
Leveler
1” Littell Leveler (Light), Vary Drive
Leveler
1” Littell Leveler (Light), Vary Drive
Submit your requirements and our team will provide a same-day quote. Custom shapes, tight tolerances, and special alloys are no problem.