Saucy Baked Beans: how cans are made?

Summary

This video explains how cans are made in a factory that produces 1,100 cans per minute, amounting to over 1.5 million cans daily. Large metal sheets are cut into smaller rectangles, which are then shaped into tubes and soldered together to hold their form. The cans are strengthened with ribs, called beads, and then the lids and bottoms are stamped out from metal sheets. The bottom is attached to the can using heat, making the can ready to be filled with products like beans before being sealed and shipped to stores.

Takeaways

• 🏭 The factory produces 1,100 cans per minute, working continuously.
• 🔢 This adds up to over 1.5 million cans produced every day.
• 📦 Metal sheets for cans come from countries like China and Brazil.
• ✂️ The sheets are cut into small rectangles, which will form individual cans.
• 🔄 The rectangles are bent around a cylinder to create a tube shape.
• 🔧 The edges of the metal are soldered together to keep the can intact.
• 💪 The can's strength is enhanced by adding ribs, called beads, to the structure.
• 🔨 A machine punches out the lids and bottoms from separate metal sheets.
• 🔥 The bottom is attached to the can using heat, preparing it for filling.
• 🫘 Once filled, the lid is attached, and the can is ready for distribution.

Q & A

How many cans does the factory produce every day?

The factory produces more than 1.5 million cans every day.

Where does the metal used for making cans come from?

The metal used to make the cans comes from various countries, including China and Brazil.

What happens to the large metal sheets upon arrival at the factory?

The large metal sheets are cut into smaller rectangles by a special machine.

How are the metal rectangles shaped into a can?

The metal rectangles are bent around a cylinder to form a tube shape, and the edges are then soldered together to hold the shape.

What process strengthens the cans after they are shaped?

The cans are strengthened by adding ribs, also known as beads, during the manufacturing process.

How are the lids and bottoms of the cans made?

The lids and bottoms of the cans are punched out from sheets of metal using a machine.

How is the bottom of the can attached?

The bottom of the can is attached using heat.

At what stage is the can ready to be filled with beans?

The can is ready to be filled with beans after the bottom is attached and the lid is prepared.

What ensures that the cans maintain their shape?

The cans maintain their shape after the edges are soldered together, making them structurally stable.

How frequently does the factory produce cans?

The factory produces cans around the clock, at a rate of 1,100 cans per minute.