By peeling the shims to reduce the thickness, it is possible to make precise adjustments to fill in gaps created by these tolerances. Replacing stainless steel with this new material could enable ...

Use of light-but-durable shims help the Airbus A380 double-decker airliner shed 17.5 lb/plane. The Superjumbo jet will take off weighing more than 1.2 million lb. But every pound carries a premium ...

ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M™ Friction Shims are small, thin steel shims with a big impact. They can increase maximum load and peak torque in bolted connections without ...