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Method and apparatus for forming end panels for containers

US4715208A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 1986
Grant dateDec 29, 1987
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB21D51/44
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a container end panel having a countersink radius and a chuckwall including preforming the radius and the chuckwall so that the chuckwall includes a straight wall portion tangent to the radius and reforming and reducing the radius without tooling restraint while holding pressure against the straight wall area. Apparatus for performing the method includes a punch core and a cooperating die core ring having complimental geometry for forming the chuckwall and radius configuration. The article formed by the method and apparatus includes an end panel having a straight wall portion between the normal tapered wall portion and countersink radius.

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