Stripper plate

This plate is also called as stripper plate. In guide plate tool this element is known as guide plate. This plate helps in stripping operation. It not only strips the strip from the punch but the main function of this plate is to guide the punch accurately and maintain the alignment of this plate is to guide the punch accurately and maintains the alignment between punch and die. Hence the plate is made with the same care as die. It is mounted on die plate. It is made out of mild steel. In some cases this guide plate is also made out of tool steel. A channel is milled in the plate, which will guide the stock strip.