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2. Skyline (construction set) - Wikipedia

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   The set consisted of a collection of three different types of plastic parts; column segments, vertical panels (which included windows and doors), and floor panels. Doors were simple plastic pieces and did not open. They came in single, double, and 4-door designs.

3. Shim (spacer) - Wikipedia

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   For example, shims are inserted into or under bucket tappets to control valve clearances. Clearance is adjusted by changing the thickness of the shim. In assembly and weld fixtures precision metal shims are used between two parts so that the final production parts are created within the product drawing's specified tolerances. [2]

4. NCI Building Systems - Wikipedia

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   Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America servicing the commercial, residential and repair & remodel markets. [ 7 ] Prior to the merger, NCI Building Systems Inc. was one of the largest manufacturers of metal products for the non-residential construction industry in North America.

5. Plug and feather - Wikipedia

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   Each set consists of a metal wedge (the plug), and two metal shims (the feathers). The feathers are wide at the bottom, and tapered and curved at the top. When the two feathers are placed on either side of the plug, the combined width of the set is the same at both ends.

6. Shim (lock pick) - Wikipedia

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   A shim is a precision tool used in locksmithing to bypass spring-loaded padlocks by manipulating their internal locking mechanisms. First documented in locksmith trade journals during the early 20th century, shims gained particular notoriety during World War II when military personnel used improvised versions to access secured equipment. [ 1 ]

7. Sims Metal Management - Wikipedia

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   Sims Limited (formerly Sims Metal Management Limited) is a global environmental services conglomerate, operating through a number of divisions, with a focus on: (a) Ferrous and Non-ferrous metal recycling, (b) enterprise data destruction and cloud asset management (c) post-consumer electronic goods recycling and reuse, (d) municipal waste recycling, (e) gas to energy, and (f) waste to energy.