{"id":2099,"date":"2026-06-29T18:28:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metalstampingparts.ltd\/stamped-washers-shims-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T18:41:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:41:36","slug":"stamped-washers-shims-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metalstampingparts.ltd\/fil\/stamped-washers-shims-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Stamped Washers and Shims Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Short answer:<\/strong> stamped washers and shims are flat, thin stamped parts used for spacing, load distribution, tolerance compensation, and preload adjustment in mechanical assemblies. They are typically made from low-carbon steel, stainless steel, spring steel, brass, or plastic, in thicknesses from 0.05 mm to 6 mm.<\/p>\n

This guide is for design engineers and sourcing professionals who need flat stamped washers, shims, spacers, or feeler gages for precision assemblies, bearing preload, or structural alignment.<\/p>\n

Submit your washer or shim drawing with ID, OD, thickness, flatness, and material requirements through the RFQ form<\/a>. For flatness specifications, see stamped part flatness and warpage control<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Stamping vs other washer production methods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Method<\/th>\nThickness range<\/th>\nTolerance<\/th>\nTooling cost<\/th>\nEconomic volume<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Stamping (progressive die)<\/td>\n0.1-6 mm<\/td>\nplusmn0.05-0.15 mm<\/td>\nUSD 3,000-12,000<\/td>\n10,000+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stamping (compound die)<\/td>\n0.1-3 mm<\/td>\nplusmn0.03-0.08 mm<\/td>\nUSD 2,000-8,000<\/td>\n1,000-50,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Laser cutting<\/td>\n0.5-10 mm<\/td>\nplusmn0.10-0.20 mm<\/td>\nNone (per-part)<\/td>\n1-500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Waterjet cutting<\/td>\n1-25 mm<\/td>\nplusmn0.15-0.30 mm<\/td>\nNone (per-part)<\/td>\n1-200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fine blanking<\/td>\n0.5-6 mm<\/td>\nplusmn0.01-0.03 mm<\/td>\nUSD 8,000-25,000<\/td>\n50,000+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Common washer and shim types made by stamping<\/h2>\n