Continue to Site

Eng-Tips is the largest engineering community on the Internet

Intelligent Work Forums for Engineering Professionals

  • Congratulations SDETERS on being selected by the Eng-Tips community for having the most helpful posts in the forums last week. Way to Go!

Shims

Status
Not open for further replies.

CuriousElectron

Electrical
Jun 24, 2017
189
Hi,
What is the typical material used when joing custom metal shims to existing metal? Are there any concerns with shims "coming off" under certain conditions?
Thanks,
EE
 
Replies continue below

Recommended for you

If no vibratory force, or excessive deformation, shim will likely stay stay in place.
 
What do you mean - joint to existing metal?

It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. (Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia.)
 
Think you mean placed between the piece of equipment and the location point.
Shims can be brass, Stainless, steel - your choice.

It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. (Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia.)
 
Traditionally, Babbitt. Very common in the mid 19th century.

Why? Because that's how you asked your question, CE. Tighten up the terms of the question and maybe we can help more. You may not realize, but you're touching the edge of an iceberg.

 
The only shims I've seen used are held with the fasteners that also hold the other parts in place.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Part and Inventory Search

Sponsor