by Matt Kerster | Apr 5, 2023 | Aluminum
The aerospace industry has seen a significant influx of composite and other materials; used in various aspects of aircraft construction, fabrication, and for internal components. Since the 1920s, metals have been the mainstay of aircraft construction and continues to...
by Matt Kerster | Feb 1, 2023 | Aluminum
Material costs continue to be a significant factor in both the design and build of an aircraft, as well as in the repair and maintenance. Consequently, there are times when it may seem beneficial to opt for a highly similar, yet less costly, alternative material....
by Matt Kerster | Oct 15, 2020 | Alloys, Aluminum
Aluminum is an extremely versatile aerospace and aviation industry material that is used in a wide range of products in and on aircraft. There are a variety of methods for shaping aluminum products, but all of them involve using some sort of die or mold. Drawn and...
by Matt Kerster | Sep 14, 2020 | Aluminum, Metals
Today, aluminum materials make up 75 to 80 percent of a modern aircraft and aluminum has been used in that capacity since the birth of powered flight. In fact, even before the Wright Brothers first successful flight in 1903, Count Ferdinand Zeppelin used aluminum to...
by Matt Kerster | Jul 13, 2020 | Aluminum
Sheet Metal, Plate Metal, and Aluminum Thicknesses Sheet metal is any metal that is thicker than a foil (0.8 inches) and thinner than 0.25 inches, the thickness of a metal plate. Sheet metal is often used for building structures that do not require durability and is...
by Matt Kerster | May 18, 2020 | Aircraft on Ground, Alloys, Aluminum, Metals, Roll Form
When you need quality aerospace metal materials, we like to think that AAA Air Support should be your “go to” choice. AAA Air Support is a manufacturer and stocking distributor of quality raw materials including roll form stringers and aluminum extrusions, as well...
