Photochemically Etched Shims

When it comes to precision metal shims, you need custom, high-quality solutions designed and manufactured to meet the exact tolerances and specifications of your project.

At PEI, we specialize in delivering custom precision metal shims with intricate geometries, tight tolerances, and superior surface finishes. As your trusted partner for advanced photo chemical etching techniques, we ensure each shim is manufactured to exacting standards, providing reliable, high-performance solutions for your unique applications.

We manufacture custom shims in a variety of shapes and sizes, along with spacers and thin washer shims, which can be supplied either flat or formed based on your design specifications. By combining cost-efficiency, material expertise, and technical precision, we produce affordable, high-quality shims ideal for a diverse range of industries and applications.

With our flexible photochemical etching process and digital tooling capabilities, PEI produces custom shims quickly and efficiently, ensuring affordability and precision.

What Are Precision Shims?

Precision shims are customized washers or thin spacers crafted from sheet metal or metal sheet, designed to absorb impact, minimize movement, and protect material surfaces in complex mechanical assemblies. These precise shims are essential for achieving alignment, precision, and stability in high-performance applications.

Typically manufactured using materials like stainless steel, brass, or copper, these shims compensate for tolerances and irregularities, ensuring a perfect fit and smooth operation of machinery. Many industries, including aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturing, rely on precision shims for reliable alignment and alignment accuracy.

Photochemical etching allows PEI to produce precision shims that are extremely accurate, making them the preferred choice for industries with strict tolerances. 

Why Choose Photochemically Etched Shims?

    • Gap Compensation: Fill gaps between mechanical components, ensuring proper alignment, minimizing wear, and reducing vibration.
    • Unmatched Precision: Photochemical etching enables the creation of shims with extremely tight tolerances, ideal for high-performance applications.
    • Cost-Effective Production: Unlike traditional machining, photochemical etching allows for the efficient production of complex and intricate designs without costly tooling.

Applications and Industries

Custom shims are critical for a wide range of applications. Essential in ensuring precision alignment and precise alignment, shims contribute to stability and efficiency in the manufacturing and operation of equipment.

Our precision shims help achieve optimal performance across various industries by delivering a proven solution to alignment challenges.

Aerospace and Defense

Aerospace: Used for structural alignment, vibration dampening, and ensuring precise fit between components in aircraft.

Defense:  Critical for accurate scopes, gun sights, and navigation systems.

Automotive

Critical in engine assemblies, transmission systems, and suspensions to ensure smooth operation and noise reduction.

Renewable Energy Storage

Enable structural and functional alignment in renewable energy equipment, such as wind turbines and solar panels.

Electronics

Thin, conductive shims enhance the performance of circuit boards, connectors, and microelectronics.

Medical Devices

Support intricate assemblies in surgical tools, diagnostic equipment, and other medical devices.

Industrial Equipment

Essential for alignment and gap adjustments in pumps, compressors, and heavy machinery.

At PEI, our specialized team is an expert in photochemical etching, consistently delivering custom metal shims tailored to the exact requirements of their application. Our proven process is executed with meticulous attention to detail and utmost precision to ensure these intricate components are delivered to exact specifications and boasts the highest levels of corrosion and wear resistance.

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When Precision Matters, Choose PEI

At PEI, we combine technical expertise, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, and a commitment to quality to produce custom precision metal shims that meet the most demanding requirements.

When you choose PEI, you get access to:

  • Enhanced Visibility and Precision: Ensure proper alignment and performance in any application.
  • Customized Solutions: Tailored designs to meet your specific needs, regardless of complexity or scale.
  • Cost-Effective Manufacturing: Leverage photochemical etching for affordable, high-precision production without expensive tooling.
  • Durable Materials: Access a variety of metals and alloys to ensure your shims perform reliably in any environment.

The Precision Metals We Work With

  • Stainless Steel: Durable and corrosion-resistant, stainless steel shims are ideal for harsh environments and demanding applications.
  • Copper and Brass: Excellent thermal and electrical conductivity for electronics and power systems.
  • Titanium: Lightweight, strong, and biocompatible, making it perfect for aerospace and medical industries.
  • Nickel Alloys: High heat and corrosion resistance, making them ideal for extreme environments.

Your Proven Partner for Precision Metal Shims

As the world leader in precision chemical machining, we consistently deliver precise, durable, and reliable quality shims you won’t find anywhere else.

Our continuous investment in cutting-edge technology and top-tier talent ensures we can manufacture custom metal shims for applications across a diverse range of industries.