Lay out a progressive die strip: set the progression, station spacing, and material usage to get the most parts per foot.
Strip layout sets how a part is nested and progressed down the coil. The progression (pitch) is the feed distance per stroke; material utilization measures how much of the strip becomes parts versus scrap.
A tight, well-piloted layout maximizes parts per foot while keeping the carrier strong enough to feed.
Formula: Utilization % = Part area / (Progression × Strip width) × 100
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