Can manufacture
US9174262B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D15/22
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus are disclosed which are suitable for use in the manufacture of two-piece metal containers. In particular, a way of making cups from metal sheet is disclosed using a combination of stretching and drawing operations. The resulting cups have the advantage of having a base thickness that is thinner relative to the ingoing gauge of the metal sheet.
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