Thickness control
For a shim, the thickness requirement can be more important than the cut perimeter; identify the relevant material and inspection requirement.
Custom Stainless Steel Shim Plates
Cut-to-shape stainless steel shims and spacer plates for alignment and adjustment. Open-ended slots can allow insertion around fasteners, while closed holes provide a fully captured spacer profile.
Laser cutting · Deburring · CNC features as specified
Application examplesEquipment alignment · Mounting adjustments · Assembly spacing
Shim Plates: dimensions and quotation parameters.
The dimensions below help us review shim plates. State units and critical tolerances on the original drawing. The illustration explains the type of geometry; it does not define a standard size.
| Shim thickness | Specify thickness and any required thickness tolerance. |
|---|---|
| Outside shape | Supply the contact outline and clearance around surrounding parts. |
| Slot opening | Define insertion direction, slot width and opening shape. |
| Quantity by thickness | List each thickness and its quantity as a separate line item. |
| Material & quantity | Give the exact metal grade, standard, temper or condition, quantity per revision and planned repeat orders. |
| Units & tolerances | Use mm or inches consistently. Mark the dimensions that control fit and the inspection datum. |
Thickness range, minimum features, tolerances, finish availability and delivery date are reviewed for your actual part. No catalog dimension or blanket machining tolerance is implied.
What we review
before cutting.
Cut contours, hole function and the way the plate meets its mating parts.
Small parts
Thin narrow profiles need a handling and cutting review to avoid distortion or loss of small features.
Material and finish
belong in the drawing.
Grade, environment and visible-face requirements are separate specification choices. Include them before quotation so the material and process route can be reviewed together.
Specify the grade
Stainless steel options include 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 430 and duplex 2205. Carbon steel, galvanized steel, aluminium, copper and brass can also be discussed for your drawing. State the exact grade and applicable material standard.
Read the grade selection reference for general material context. Availability, product form and suitability are confirmed for the project. Explore all six material families.
Define the finished surface
Identify a mill finish, brushed appearance or another specified finish; include the visible face, grain direction and any surface-roughness requirement.
Specify edge deburring, protective-film handling and packing if they affect the delivered part. Read the finish terminology guide.
Material options are reviewed against your drawing, grade, thickness and finishing needs. Stainless steel remains our core focus; sourcing and the manufacturing route are confirmed during quotation.
Inspect the features
that matter to your assembly.
Check thickness, slot clearance and the contact footprint. Agree whether individual or grouped packaging is required to prevent mixed thicknesses.
Provide the inspection datum, critical dimensions and any requested records with the inquiry. A model preview supports communication; the approved engineering drawing remains the manufacturing reference.
Quality & material requirementsShim Plates:
common questions.
Can different shim thicknesses be quoted together?
Yes. Include a thickness schedule, quantity per size and the drawing revision for each profile. Mixed thicknesses should remain identifiable in packing.
What should I send for a quotation?
Send your shim plates drawing, grade, thickness or tube section, quantity, finish and critical dimensions. A clear PDF or image is accepted for review; a DXF supports flat cutting contours.
Can I request prototypes and production batches?
Include prototype quantity and expected repeat quantity in the inquiry. Batch size, process route and lead time are confirmed after the drawing and specification review.
Send your shim plates drawing.
Send the file and procurement requirements. No customer account is needed.
Upload & Request a Quote- Drawing number, revision and units
- Material grade and sheet or wall thickness
- Quantity, finish and critical dimensions
- Destination and requested delivery date
Related flat parts.
Compare the geometry and drawing requirements.
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Part details & dimensions
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Part details & dimensions
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