Kevin Potter designed this first-of-its-kind tool in 2015 with the goal to bridge the gap between an inexpensive pancake die and a $2000 tool-steel die set, commonly used in industrial die striking.
This new method, invented by Kevin, allows us to produce a die set for under $100, making it affordable to artists who need more production capacity than what a pancake die affords them. The FSS (Fast Stamping System) helps speed up small-scale production of metal blanks, as well as accommodates a wider range of metal gauges than pancake dies. And, it's able to be re-sharpened, if/when needed! The FSS (Fast Stamping System) is a precision tool, and must be treated as such, or you may damage it. Please read the instructions fully before using the FSS (Fast Stamping System).
Design: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" Die Set Includes: Die Top, with precision-welded cutter Die Bottom, with precision-registered center hole and metal guide marks on bottom- and right-side edges to assist in lining up metal in the die Urethane: Specific to each die set; not interchangeable with other designs. Color may vary. The components of each Die set are not interchangeable with other die sets, but all can be used with a single, standard Die Shoe. MUST BE USED WITH THE FSS DIE SHOE (available separately) Watch Kevin demonstrate how to use this die: https://youtu.be/7Gl-ShVKtlk
The High-production Die Shoe features a large well in the base to allow for cut blanks to fall out of the bottom of the assembly. NOTE: This High-production Die Shoe base is more delicate than the Standard Die Shoe base and is more prone to damage when over-pressed. Please read ALL instructions before use to learn how to avoid over-pressing. The max gauge for use with the High-production Die Shoe that we recommend is 16 gauge. Opening in base is 1 7/8" x 1 7/8" Standard Die Shoe OR High-production Die Shoe REQUIRED FOR ALL FSS DIE SETS (available separately)! Base is interchangeable with different FSS Die Sets. Interchangeable FSS High-production Die Shoe Includes: Base with two sizes of pins to maintain correct indexing and assembly and large center hole to assist with metal alignment and for collecting and removing cut blanks. Aluminum Pusher Plate with two oversized holes Two springs to place between the top and bottom of the Die Sets (Die Sets available separately) Watch Kevin demonstrate how to use this die: https://youtu.be/7Gl-ShVKtlk
Design: 26.7 x 22.8mm Guitar Pick Shape Die Set Includes: Die Top, with precision-welded cutter Die Bottom, with precision-registered center hole and metal guide marks on bottom- and right-side edges to assist in lining up metal in the die Urethane: Specific to each die set; not interchangeable with other designs. Color may vary. The components of each Die set are not interchangeable with other die sets, but all can be used with a single, standard Die Shoe. MUST BE USED WITH THE FSS DIE SHOE (available separately) Watch Kevin demonstrate how to use this die: https://youtu.be/7Gl-ShVKtlk
Design: 15.2 x 13.2mm Guitar Pick Shape Die Set Includes: Die Top, with precision-welded cutter Die Bottom, with precision-registered center hole and metal guide marks on bottom- and right-side edges to assist in lining up metal in the die Urethane: Specific to each die set; not interchangeable with other designs. Color may vary. The components of each Die set are not interchangeable with other die sets, but all can be used with a single, standard Die Shoe. MUST BE USED WITH THE FSS DIE SHOE (available separately) Watch Kevin demonstrate how to use this die: https://youtu.be/7Gl-ShVKtlk
