Adjustable shim set

The customer designed an adjustable shim pack based on surface bonded shim material requiring 94 layers of 0.05 mm thick laminates. Due to the size and configuration of the parts, surface bonded materials were problematic in cost, the amount of time needed for dimensional adjustment, as well as a long lead-time required for manufacturing. 

Spirol’s application engineers worked with the manufacturer to determine the required adjustment and developed three Edge-Bonded Shim Set proposals.  The advantages were evaluated and a proposal offering safe, quick adjustment, a 70% cost reduction and a short manufacturing lead-time was selected. The solution was provided without tooling cost using Spirol’s tool-less manufacturing technology.