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Cale (d'épaisseur)

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Catégorie(s)

Outil - instrument - machine 

Description

Objet servant à combler un vide ou à immobiliser une partie mobile afin qu'elle ne puisse plus bouger.

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Categorie(s)

Tool - instrument - machine 

Description

Thin and often tapered or wedged piece of material, used to fill small gaps or spaces between objects. Shims are typically used in order to support, adjust for better fit, or provide a level surface. Shims may also be used as spacers to fill gaps between parts subject to wear.

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