The Ingenious Design of the Aluminum Beverage Can

Bill details the engineering choices underlying the design of a beverage can He explains why it is cylindrical, outlines the manufacturing steps needed to created the can, notes why the can narrows near it lid, show close ups of the double-seam that hold the lid on, and details the complex operation of the tab that opens the can. -yt
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shangsays...

I now know too much about a soda can...

I now have junk data taking up storage space in my brain... I'll eventually have to format and reinstall

antonyesays...

This is a superb example of how to create an entertaining yet informative video. *quality

siftbotsays...

Boosting this quality contribution up in the Hot Listing - declared quality by antonye.

Drachen_Jagersays...

I think "ingenious" is over-selling it.

"Hey, let's make a can for drinks."

"What shape?"

"Well, people drink out of glasses... and cans are already almost that exact same shape which has been working great for decades. So let's make it the same f^$%ing shape as people already use, WTF other shape would we possibly even consider, you moron!"

"Umm, a sphere?"

raviolisays...

Did I miss the part where they put the drinks inside the can ?? They would have to flll it before they seal the top , no?

Mystic95Zsays...

That wasn't shown but he did mention it. They are filled before the cap is put on.

raviolisaid:

Did I miss the part where they put the drinks inside the can ?? They would have to flll it before they seal the top , no?

Paybacksays...

It's in with the double seal area.

raviolisaid:

Did I miss the part where they put the drinks inside the can ?? They would have to flll it before they seal the top , no?

raviolisays...

Ah thanks. I'm even more amazed because this means the drink companies need dies and presses that are perfectly compatible with the supplier's to finish the job.

Paybacksaid:

It's in with the double seal area.

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