Abstract: A stripping die assembly for a stripper in an in-line flat-bed press die cutting system, is prepared for installation in the press as an assembly, and removal from the press as an assembly. Upon installation, the stripping station of the press is essentially closed to enable securing the stripping die to its stationary support, and the movable template to its support before any disassembly of the stripping die from the template. After attachment to the respective press machine stripping station members, fasteners are removed to enable separation of the stripping die from the template, in perfect alignment. Following completion of a run of die cut products, the stripping station is again closed to the stripping position. Then the stripping die and template are again secured together while still attached to the press and in perfect alignment.