The Superjumbo jet will take off weighing more than 1.2 million lb. But every pound carries a premium. Even the laminated shims got scrutinized for weight. (Laminated shims are ultrathin sheets used ...

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 ...