paikoituslevy
Paikoituslevy is a plate used in mechanical engineering and fabrication to position and locate workpieces or components during assembly, machining, welding, or inspection. The term comes from paikoitus (positioning) and levy (plate). It functions as a locating element that helps establish a reference plane, edge, or datum and can be used temporarily or as part of a fixture.
In practice, paikoituslevy serves to position parts at a precise distance or alignment relative to other components.
Materials and tolerances vary by application. Common materials include steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, with thicknesses
See also: shim plate, locating plate, fixture, jig, datum surface, dowel pin.