ABSTRACT
Arguably, one of the many significant developments of the twentieth century in the metalforming industry was the introduction and widespread use of coiled stock to feed stamping presses and rollformers. Modem coil handling and feeding equipment has dramatically increased efficiency and throughput, and it has also had the side benefit of eliminating the drudgery and hazards of hand feeding. Coil handling and strip feeding machines eliminate the need to lift and handle heavy bars and bundles of steel, as well as breaks the physical contact between humans and the stamping press, and, therefore, can legitimately be considered a safety device. It has also simplified die design by eliminating the need for positive stops in the die.
