Using Shim Cutter

The most economical and simplest way of cutting metal shims is using a sharp plier-like shim cutter or scissors. The limitation of using a shim cutter is that it can only cut shims up to 0.10mm thick. Not many shims you can cut by hand or by design. Step in, machine cutters! Shown below are 5 ways you can cut shims efficiently and accurately.

Water Jet Cutting

Water jet cutting is an abrasive separation technique for shaping. During cutting of metal, an abrasive (grinding powder) is added to the water jet. Under high pressure, the water jet cuts the workpiece with great precision without generating thermal energy or light reflection as is the case with laser cutting, for instance. Thus, the process is suitable for temperature-sensitive materials.

Laser Cutting

Laser cutting is mostly used in cutting and shaping the metal because of its high precision and accuracy to the desired value but every material has its limitations and benefits. For laser cutting, material under laser must be checked, such that laser has enough power to cut that material. The energy needed to cut through paper is a lot less than the energy needed for a 20-mm thick steel plate.