Can Manufacturing 101

Can Manufacturing 101 provides a better understanding of cans and ends making technology. It Includes a discussion of why particular materials and technologies are used for various product applications.

Registration

Schedule

SILGAN Technology Center or On-Site at Customer Locations
21027 Crossroads Circle, Waukesha, WI 53186

ONE TO TWO-DAY CLASS
Instruction time can vary from one to two days with a combined classroom and plant tour format.

CLASS SCHEDULE
Contact our Training Coordinator for additional dates at
SilganU-CTS@silgancontainers.com

Class Schedule Dates
April 14, 2026

Who Should Attend

Anyone new to the canning industry that may benefit from understanding how the metal package is made via many diverse manufacturing technologies and why. This overview is especially valuable for personnel in Packaging Research & Development, Quality Control, Operations, Engineering, and Purchasing.

About This Class

  • Can Manufacturing 101 provides a better understanding of the metal cans and ends making technology.
  • Includes discussion of why particular materials and technologies are used for various product applications.
  • The full course can be taught at the Silgan Technology Center, onsite at the customer facility, or virtual training.

 

Course Fees

Class Content

  1. Introduction: About Silgan Containers
  2. The basics
  3. Metal materials for cans, ends and closures (steel and aluminum)
  4. Organic coating materials for cans, ends and closures
  5. Manufacturing methods for metal cans – 3 piece welded
  6. Manufacturing methods for metal cans – 2 piece Draw-Redraw
  7. Manufacturing methods for metal cans – 2 piece Drawn and Ironed
  8. Metal end options
  9. Product/package interaction
  10. Issues regarding exterior corrosion prevention for metal packaging