Cut to Size & Shearing – Sheet, Plate, Bar & Tube Aerospace Metals
AAA Air Support provides cut-to-size and precision shearing services for aerospace-grade metals, allowing customers to purchase exact quantities and dimensions without the need to order full sheets.
This capability is a critical part of our commitment to speed, flexibility, and waste reduction, especially for maintenance, repair, and AOG requirements.
High-Capacity Aerospace Shearing Capability
AAA Air Support operates a heavy-duty metalworking shear manufactured by Lodge & Shipley, a respected name in industrial machine tools. This equipment significantly enhances our in-house cutting capabilities.
Shearing Capacity Includes:
- Aluminum material up to 3/8 inch (0.375”) thick
- Sheets up to 144 inches (12 feet) long
- Fast turnaround on small or large quantities
This large cutting width allows us to shear full-length aerospace sheets, providing customers with more flexibility and faster delivery times.
Cut-to-Size Advantage
Our shearing capability allows AAA Air Support to provide:
- Small cut pieces (1 sq.ft., 4 sq.ft., etc.)
- Custom-sized blanks
- Partial sheets
- Production-ready material
You are not required to purchase a full sheet, which reduces material waste, lowers costs, and speeds up procurement which is particularly valuable during AOG or urgent maintenance situations.
The Purpose of Cut-to-Size & Shearing
Cut-to-size shearing is used to:
- Prepare material for fabrication or machining
- Reduce excess scrap and handling
- Improve workflow efficiency
- Accelerate repair timelines
By delivering material already sized to your requirements, AAA Air Support helps customers save time, reduce labor, and control costs.
Materials Commonly Sheared
Our shearing services support a wide range of aerospace metals, including:
- Aluminum alloys
- Steel and alloy steel
- Titanium
- Other aerospace-approved materials
All materials are handled with care to maintain dimensional accuracy, surface quality, and material integrity.
Continual Improvement at AAA Air Support
AAA Air Support is a manufacturer and stocking distributor of aerospace raw materials, supplying:
- Roll-formed stringers
- Aluminum extruded parts
- Aerospace aluminum, steel, and titanium products
While we provide a broad range of metal supply and processing services, roll forming remains a core specialty.
Roll forming uses continuous coils or strips of metal passed through precision rollers and dies to create consistent profiles. Our capabilities include:
- Sections up to 75 feet in length
- Custom one-off profiles
- Multi-run production programs
Local Strength, Global Reach
AAA Air Support operates from a strategically located campus near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), enabling rapid domestic and international shipping.
Our materials support programs for major aerospace customers including:
- Korean Aerospace Industries
- Spirit AeroSystems
- Turkish Aerospace Industries
- Boeing Commercial Aircraft programs
Through long-standing global partnerships, we are able to deliver reliable aerospace materials worldwide while maintaining the agility of a streamlined operation.
Why Choose AAA Air Support for Cut-to-Size Services
- In-house high-capacity shearing equipment
- Ability to supply small or large quantities
- Reduced lead times and material waste
- Aerospace-focused inventory and expertise
- Rapid response for AOG situations
Whether you need 100 feet of aerospace aluminum or just one square foot, AAA Air Support delivers exactly what you need.
Your Go-To Source for Aerospace Metal Processing – AAA Air Support’s goal is simple:
Provide the materials and processing services required to complete the job and get aircraft back in the air.
When time, accuracy, and reliability matter, AAA Air Support is your partner.
