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Laminated Shims

Zhuolida can produce thin shims with or without a tool in any flat configuration including highly complex, non-symmetrical geometries. In addition to conventional stamping technology, Zhuolida can produce extremely thin shims by chemical etching without a tool. This proprietary method can be used on parts less than 0.8mm (.032”) thick. This statistically capable process produces Thin Shims with one-hit and no burr. It is ideal for dimensional repeatability and low volume production - and there is no tool charge!

Laminated Shims have peelable layers of metal which are removed until the Shim has the proper thickness. They are built up from layers of precision gauge metal foil. Layers are bonded into a rigid structure that appear and function as a solid sheet or plate. Adjusting them is as easy as peeling off laminations with a tool.

Rather than having to stack a number of individual Shims, a single Shim Set can be adjusted to desired thickness and slipped into position. In this way, variable close tolerances can be achieved saving considerable time required to pick various different thicknesses of loose Shims. This provides cost savings by reducing assembly time, and also minimizes line side SKU’s and related inventory storage space. The finished Shims withstand reasonable handling, including shearing and machining.