Accudyne's Automated Stringer Former Machine has been producing stringers for the Airbus A350 for the past four years. The machine has four independent CNC controlled lamination heads that lay uni-tape one ply at a time. The supply material is provided by another machine that converts uni-tape into rolls of 90's, 45's or other desired orientations. The lamination heads have the ability to rotate to accommodate curve or twist in the stringer tool. A proprietary process developed by the customer forms each ply around the tool. The machine produces stringers up to 8 mm (0.315 inches) thick and 22 meters (72 feet) long.