Device and method for separating blanks

A method for separating blanks, the method comprising:

• separating, using at least one blank separating device, at least one partial blank pile from a pile and/or a ream of sheets, wherein, during the separating, at least one lower blank separating module and at least one upper blank separating module are brought into engagement, the at least one upper blank separating module forming a first relief including a plurality of upper elements having at least three operative surfaces and/or contact surfaces, the at least three operative surfaces and/or contact surfaces being individually arrangeable to be positioned at least three different distances with respect to a carrier plate within which the plurality of upper elements are mounted, the at least one lower blank separating module including a second relief comprising a plurality of supporting elements,
• wherein the plurality of supporting elements comprising the second relief include at least three supporting elements for bracing blanks or scrap pieces, and the at least three supporting elements are arrangeable to three different distances with respect to a guide carrier of the at least one lower blank separating module, the guide carrier of the at least one lower blank separating module being arranged in the vertical direction with respect to the at least three supporting elements,
• wherein the at least one lower blank separating module comprises at least one lower separating tool comprising at least two supporting elements of the at least three supporting elements, and the at least two supporting elements of the at least three supporting elements are configured as supporting pins, and
• wherein the at least two supporting elements of the at least three supporting elements can be arranged in a position as a function of a rigidity of the contact surfaces of the upper blank separating module.