There are two main sources of vibration in a machine: transmission of motive force to the machine, and its actual activity — whether cutting, stamping, or otherwise. Vibrations are magnified when ...

Laminated shims come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Laminated shims can be peeled down, layer by layer, until they are the proper thickness. Intercomposite is a proprietary Spirol material made of ...

Chuck Buski Phoenixville, Pa. I often need to shim various pieces of tooling to adjust their heights after they have been sharpened. When I make my shims, I prefer a precise fit with no slop around ...