Shims

[CuriousElectron]

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

 

[GregLocock]

In what application?

Cheers

Greg Locock


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[r13]

If no vibratory force, or excessive deformation, shim will likely stay stay in place.

 

[Artisi]

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.)

 

[CuriousElectron]

Metal shims to existing metal.
EE

 

[Artisi]

Think you mean placed between the piece of equipment and the location point.
Shims can be brass, Stainless, steel - your choice.

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[Sparweb]

Traditionally, Babbitt. Very common in the mid 19th century.

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[3DDave]

The only shims I've seen used are held with the fasteners that also hold the other parts in place.