A process for the preparation of metal sheet for a coating

The invention relates comprise a process for the preparation of metal sheet (1) or -blechbauteilen, the cutting edges (2), in particular peripherally and / or in the region of punched holes, punched or the like material cut-outs, for a coating (3) with a corrosion inhibitor with a matrix of organic binders or with predominantly organic constituents, in particular by way of a cathodic electrodeposition coating, whereby the cutting edges, cutting edge or marginal edge of perforations rounded prior to coating and / or roughened.