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Necker Machine Mechanics and Metal Forming
This video provides an overview of the mechanics behind the necking process for aluminum cans, focusing on how the machine and metal forming work together.
Stationary cams guide the rams in a rotational motion, moving them forward and backward to position the cans within the system.
Compressed air releases the cans from the transfer turret, while the rotating turret aligns both rams. High-pressure air fills the can, preventing it from collapsing during the necking process.
The rams guide the can into the Necking Die, where the neck is progressively shaped. Each necking stage slightly alters the neck’s shape to achieve a smooth and uniform final form.
The Knockout, part of the Necking tool assembly, stabilizes the can as the rams retract and the die disengages, ensuring the can’s integrity as it moves through the stages.
After completing all necking stages, the final neck shape is achieved, and the can moves to the next process.
Stationary cams guide the rams in a rotational motion, moving them forward and backward to position the cans within the system.
Compressed air releases the cans from the transfer turret, while the rotating turret aligns both rams. High-pressure air fills the can, preventing it from collapsing during the necking process.
The rams guide the can into the Necking Die, where the neck is progressively shaped. Each necking stage slightly alters the neck’s shape to achieve a smooth and uniform final form.
The Knockout, part of the Necking tool assembly, stabilizes the can as the rams retract and the die disengages, ensuring the can’s integrity as it moves through the stages.
After completing all necking stages, the final neck shape is achieved, and the can moves to the next process.
