Shim function
Explain whether the washer is only a spacer or carries moving contact or load. Those requirements affect material and any additional finishing review.
Custom Thin Shim Washers
Thin annular shims cut to specified outside and inside diameters for axial spacing in assemblies. Define thickness, bore clearance and contact-face requirements for your application.
Ultra-thin sheet laser cutting · Edge and flatness review · Thickness variants by drawing
Application examplesAxial gap adjustment · Shaft shoulder spacing · Assembly tolerance compensation
Thin Shim Washers: dimensions and quotation parameters.
The dimensions below help us review thin shim washers. State units and critical tolerances on the original drawing. The illustration explains the type of geometry; it does not define a standard size.
| Outside diameter | Specify OD and tolerance, including any restrictions on the outer edge. |
|---|---|
| Bore diameter & concentricity | State ID, required shaft clearance and any concentricity requirement between the inner and outer profiles. |
| Thickness & axial stack | Give nominal thickness, thickness tolerance and any total stack requirement. List each thickness variant separately. |
| Face & edge condition | Specify flatness, surface condition and acceptable burrs on both inner and outer edges. |
| 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.
Do not substitute a standard washer
Specify the required dimensions and thickness rather than relying on a fastener washer designation. Load capacity and bearing performance require application-specific approval.
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
Specify the exact metal grade, shim-stock condition and thickness tolerance. Stainless steel, carbon steel, brass, copper and aluminium requests can be reviewed; availability in the requested thin product form is confirmed during quotation.
Compare material families and grades. Sourcing, product form and the processing route are confirmed for your drawing.
Define the finished surface
Specify the delivered surface condition and identify any coating, grinding, plating or masking requirements. Mark roughness and the faces or edges that need protection so the complete route can be reviewed.
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 OD, ID, thickness and agreed concentricity. Inspect flatness and both cut edges to the approved specification.
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 requirementsThin Shim Washers:
common questions.
Are these ordinary fastener washers?
These are made-to-drawing spacing shims. Provide your bore, outside diameter and thickness; a standard fastener washer size alone does not define the part.
Can ring shims be supplied in stainless steel?
Specify the stainless grade and thickness. Material availability, surface condition and the cutting route are reviewed before quotation.
What should I send for a quotation?
Send your thin shim washers 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 thin shim washers 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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