What Is Shimming — And Why It’s a Problem?
In traditional production systems, especially those using hydraulic presses, shimming is the manual process of adding or removing thin metal plates to align the pressing surfaces. It’s time-consuming, inconsistent, and opens the door to human error. Even the slightest misalignment can lead to wasted product, uneven cooking, and long downtime. For operators, it’s a daily hassle. For businesses, it’s a costly inefficiency.