Shims
We supply a variety of precision metal shims from 0.10mm-2.5mm thick to your exact specifications.
What are metal shims?
Metal shims are used as spacers between mechanical parts. They serve to reduce movement, absorb impact, and protect material surfaces from wear. Shims can be fabricated from many types of metals, including aluminum, brass, copper, or stainless steel.
Precision photo etched shims
We can manufacture photo etched shims of any shape and size between 0.010mm to 2.5mm thick.
Whether you need flat or formed shims, Vaga Industries delivers 100% burr and stress-free shims accurate within ±0.020mm of your design specifications.
Our chemical photo etching process involves selectively removing material from sheet metal using chemical solutions and UV photoresist, so there’s no potential for burrs, stress, or rough edges that could interfere with other components.
Materials for photo etched shims
We can create precision metal shims from a wide range of metal materials of any shape or size you need between 0.010mm to 2.5mm thick. This includes aluminum shims, stainless steel shims, or shims made from any grade of sheet metal, regardless of hardness or temper. In turn, we can supply shims that are corrosion and wear-resistant resistant for the most demanding application across a variety of industries.
Benefits of photo chemical etching
- 100% burr and stress-free components
- Accuracy within ±0.020mm [0.0005″]
- Cost-effective digital tooling
- Turnaround time in days
Post processing services
We offer a full suite of forming and finishing processes for photo etched shims, including electropolishing, electroplating, passivation, and more. These value-added services help to streamline your supply chain while ensuring the performance and durability of shims.
