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zwieback on July 28, 2014 | parent | context | favorite | on: Why cans of soup are shaped the way they are

Tooling is, unfortunately, not fixed cost. The majority of tooling cost on a line that runs several years 24/7 will be maintenance.

I think the bottom of a cylindrical can might be doable but rolling the lid seam on a filled can would be tough.

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