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bodymaker [2 records]

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Record 1 2006-10-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging Machinery and Equipment
  • Packaging in Metal
DEF

A machine that automatically forms a cylinder from a metal body blank and then crimps, solders, welds or cements the side seam.

OBS

This machine is used in three-piece can manufacturing. Another type of bodymaker, also called "wall ironer", is used for two-piece cans (to form beverage can bodies, for example).

Key term(s)
  • body-maker

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines et équipement d'emballage
  • Emballages en métal
OBS

Cette machine sert à former des corps de boîtes trois pièces. Une machine à former les corps différente est utilisée pour la fabrication des boîtes deux pièces comme les canettes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Máquinas y equipo de embalaje
  • Embalajes de metal
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Record 2 2006-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging Machinery and Equipment
  • Packaging in Metal
CONT

Beverage Cans ... The bodymakers are long-stroke presses for successively redrawing and 3-stage wall ironing the can body, and finally inwardly doming the base before the can is stripped from the punch.

Key term(s)
  • body maker
  • body-maker
  • wall-ironer
  • body maker press
  • body-maker press

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines et équipement d'emballage
  • Emballages en métal
OBS

Cette machine est utilisée pour former des corps de boîtes deux pièces, notamment les corps de canettes. Un type différent de machine à former les corps est utilisé pour les boîtes trois pièces.

Spanish

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