Shims & Washers 

Washers 
Washers are thin, flat metal rings, used in order to make something, such as a bolt, fit more tightly or to prevent rubbing and slippage. Due to the flexibility of the photo etching process complex designs, including external and internal tab / location washers, can be manufactured quickly using Etch Tech's in-house low cost tooling capabilities. 
 
Shims 
Shims are thin pieces of metal that are used to fill the small gaps or spaces between objects, providing support or balance. Typical uses for shims include adjustments for a better fit, increased support, or in order to provide a level surface. Alternatively, a shim can also be used as a spacer in order to fill a small gap between parts, subject to wear.  
 
Customers requiring aeronautical hydraulic and spacer shims consistently specify manufacture from aircraft-grade stainless steels. These shims are then plated or passivated in accordance with customer requirements and specifications. 
 
Photo chemical etching is the perfect solution for high volume production of shims and washers. Stress and burr-free, Etch Tech shims and washers guarantee durability and ease of fit and no rough edges. Etch Tech's etched metal shims can be tabbed into a sheet in order to provide increased ease of installation, or laminated into adjustable stacks. 
 
Etch Tech can supply Photo Chemically Etched metal Shims and Washers in the following materials: 
 
Aluminium 
Brass 
Copper 
Carbon Steel 
Molybdenum 
Stainless Steel 
Titanium 
Thickness range from 0.00508mm(0.0002") - 1.5mm (0.060") 
 
Design tolerances 
 
The Photo Etching process in place at Etch Tech Ltd is capable of etching extremely fine detail into metal. We have extensive experience working closely with customers to offer improved design tolerances on our Shims and Washers. Please contact our design engineers so discuss your requirements. 
 
For any volume of the production of Shims & Washers, the manufacturing technique of choice is Photo Chemical Etching, see below for an in-depth view of the strengths of the process: 
Benefits of the Photo Chemical Etching Process : 
 
Apertures on both sides as the etchant works on both sides of the metal 
Burr & Stress-free manufacturing method 
Custom parts – you design it – we make it! 
Cost-effective metal component prototyping 
Etch Tech can call on more than 30 years experience in the photo chemical etching of metal components 
High Accuracy 
Low cost tooling 
Industry leading lead times from inception to delivered components 
Prototypes – fast turnaround to meet your needs 
Scalable through Short Run to High Volume 
To find out more about our Photo Etching Process please email, or contact us on 01480 435 548 

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Wondering if chemical milling is right for your project? Consult with our team of experienced designers today and we can begin working together! 
 
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