Method and apparatus for trimming a can

Details Method and apparatus for trimming a can Method and apparatus for trimming a can

2006-10-17

2010-10-26

Ross, Dana (Department: 3725)

Metal deforming

By use of tool acting during relative rotation between tool...

During rotation of work

C072S340000, C072S405030, C072S715000, C072S379400, C083S946000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07818987

ABSTRACT:
A trimming turret including a first trimmer head including a first pilot. The turret is configured to receive a stress induced plastically deformed container having earing about a respective opening in the container, and at least one of (i) direct the container to the first trimmer head so that the pilot becomes located inside the opening, and (ii) direct the first trimmer head to the container so that the pilot becomes located inside the opening. The turret is configured to trim off the earing from the container with the first trimmer head.

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