The present invention relates to a die (10) dispensing a flowable material (36) on a substrate (14). Said die (10) comprises at least one die block (18) including a first internal passage (24) and a die lip portion (26) removably connected to the die block (18) having a first plurality of orifices (46) disposed through the die lip portion (26) proximate to each other and in communication with the internal passage (24). The die (10) further comprises a rod (34) disposed substantially parallel to the lateral dimension (40) of the lip (26), a first edge (48A) disposed on one lateral side (44A) of the first plurality of orifices (46) as well as a second edge (48B) disposed on the other lateral side (44B) of the plurality of orifices (46).
