Abstract: An apparatus for a cooled toolpack cradle for the extrusion of aluminum cans. The apparatus comprises a toolpack having more than one tool. The apparatus further comprises a means for delivering aluminum cans into the toolpack. The apparatus further comprises a hardened steel block that is attached to the toolpack and to the base of the toolpack cradle to absorb extrusion forces on the toolpack during the extrusion of aluminum cans. The apparatus further comprises two independently adjustable wedges which by reciprocating means raise or lower the toolpack either uniformly or one end independent of the other. The apparatus further comprises means to preload the adjustment wedges to eliminate backlash. The apparatus further comprises a pad in the toolpack cover to provide the required downward clamping force with coolant passages that connect directly with coolant distribution rings with no intermediate hose connection.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for redrawing a drawn cup are disclosed. In particular, the methods and apparatus disclosed are directed to redrawing a container body for use in a two piece beverage container. The redraw operation uses a redraw sleeve and a redraw ring that prevent wrinkles when a thin gauge metal is employed. The wrinkles are prevented by providing cooperating displacements on the surfaces of the redraw ring and the redraw sleeve that clamp the bottom surface of the cup that is being redrawn. This displacement provides a convoluted path through which the metal is pulled during the redraw operation to increase the resistance to being drawn and the tension in the side wall, thereby substantially eliminating wrinkles.