Supplement to the

operating manual

Stripper selection
Punch and multi-purpose machines
Supplement to the
operating manual

Stripper selection
Punch and multi-purpose machines

Edition: 10/2006
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 Table of contents
1. Stripper selection.............................................................. 6
1.1 Table 1: Short, flat punch .................................................... 9
1.2 Table 2: Long, flat punch................................................... 10
1.3 Continuation of table 2 ...................................................... 11
1.4 Table 3: Angle-sheared punch.......................................... 12

2. Stripper selection examples .......................................... 13

2.1 Example 1 ......................................................................... 13
Steps 1 to 5 for the selection ....................................... 14
2.2 Example 2 ......................................................................... 15
Steps 1 to 5 for the selection ....................................... 16
2.3 Example 3 ......................................................................... 17
Steps 1 to 5 for the selection ....................................... 18

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 1. Stripper selection
1)
The selection of the stripper dimension depends on :
x The (programmed) sheet thickness.
x The size of the shape to be punched.
x The tool length of the punch (new, reground).
– The tool length is defined as the dimension from the upper
edge of the alignment ring to the cutting edge.

1 Tool length
Fig. 45779

Special punch The following criteria apply to stripper selection when using special
punches:
x With special-purpose punches with an outer circle diameter
< 10.5 mm, the stripper must be selected from the line
"Punch 10.51-30.0" in the stripper selection table.
x With special-purpose punches with outer circle diameters
larger than 10.5 mm, the stripper must be selected according
to the outer circle diameter of the special punch.

1
The working height is increased by 1 mm if non-scratch machining is
selected. That is why the column in the stripper selection table with the
next highest sheet thickness must be referred to for the selection of the
stripper (with LDP - and UDP - offset 0 0).

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 1 Punch 3 Die
2 Stripper 4 Collision
Collision between punch and stripper Fig. 44970

Collision between punch and stripper/stripper adapter (see

Fig. 44970, S. 7)!
If the stripper dimensions listed in the following stripper
Caution selection tables are not complied with (for non-scratch
machining as well), the strippers and, in the worse case, the
stripper adapters will be damaged! Further damage may
result!
¾ Therefore always consult the stripper selection tables for first
use, after regrinding, after changing the sheet thickness and
on selecting "non-scratch machining"!

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 The essential value for selecting the stripper is the outer circle
diameter of the punch. Example: rectangular punch.

1 Outer circle diameter of punch 3 Punch length

2 Punch width 4 Example: rectangular punch
Fig. 44853

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 1.1 Table 1: Short, flat punch

A: Tool length, new

B: Tool length, ground

Tab. 1

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 1.2 Table 2: Long, flat punch

A: Tool length, new

B: Tool length, ground 3 mm

Tab. 2

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 1.3 Continuation of table 2

A: Tool length, new

B: Tool length, ground 6 mm

Tab. 3

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 1.4 Table 3: Angle-sheared punch

A: Tool length, new

B: Tool length, ground

Tab. 4

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 2. Stripper selection examples

2.1 Example 1

Task Find the suitable stripper for the following punches:

x Short, flat and new punch.
x Punch diameter 12 mm.
x Tool length 34.3 mm.
x Sheet thickness 6 mm.

1 Stripper 4 Sheet thickness

2 Wall thickness 5 Plunge depth
3 Air gap
Fig. 44855

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 Steps 1 to 5 for the selection

Fig. 45782en

Solution The correct stripper according to the table ( ) is equivalent to a

punch diameter of +1 mm, therefore Ø 13 mm or more.

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 2.2 Example 2

Task Find the suitable stripper for the following punches:

x Punch, short, flat, maximum regrinding.
x Punch diameter 12 mm.
x Tool length 31.3 mm.
x Sheet thickness 6 mm.

1 Stripper 4 Sheet thickness

2 Wall thickness 5 Plunge depth
3 Air gap 6 Max. regrind
Fig. 44837

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 Steps 1 to 5 for the selection

Fig. 45783en

Solution According to the table, the correct stripper dimension is 31 mm or

more.

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 2.3 Example 3

Task Find the suitable stripper for

the following punches:
x Punch, short, flat, maximum regrinding.
x Punch diameter 12 mm.
x Tool length 31.3 mm.
x Sheet thickness 4 mm.
x Non-scratch machining.

1 Stripper 4 Sheet thickness

2 Wall thickness 5 Plunge depth
3 Air gap 6 Max. regrind
Fig. 44837

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 Steps 1 to 5 for the selection

Fig. 45859en

Solution Note
For non-scratch machining, 4+1 mm must be selected for the sheet
thickness in step 3.

Taking non-scratch machining into account, the correct stripper

dimension is 31 mm or more according to the table.

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