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Method and apparatus for die necking a metal container

US5713235A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 1996
Grant dateFeb 3, 1998
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB21D51/2638
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for necking an open end of a metal container in which annular grooves are provided on the inner surface of the necking dies to abate sticking of cans in the dies during the necking process.

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