The aluminium coil is moved from the upender onto the uncoiler. The uncoiled metal is pulled longitudinally into the cupper. The operator can configure the punching process with maximum flexibility to suit the specific requirements by defining the number of active tools and the number and width of the horizontal steps via the control system. A blank holder fixes the material and a circular knife die-cuts a disk. With a subsequent punch the disc is deep-drawn into a cup. A conveyor system transfers cups to the bodymaker.