CFT SEAMER UNIVERSITY- July Session

July Dates: July 21st-23rd 2020

Cost: $2,500 per person

Lunch provided for 2 of 3 days!

Students will learn: 

Tuesday 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM            

1. Introductions and Safety Review

2. Double Seam Presentation

3. Seam Checks and Lab Equipment Use

• Reading Micrometers and Using Indicators
• Deconstructing Double Seam Using Various Methods
• Measuring Seams
• Seam Defects and Causes
• Using Troubleshooting Guide
• 4. Necessary Tool List
• Overview of Maintenance Manual

 Wednesday 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM         Lunch Provided

1. Can Seamer Main Component

• Upper Turret

1. Seaming Spindles
2. Knock Out Rods and Pads
3. Cams

• Lower Turret

1. Lower Lifters (Can Holding Chucks)
2. Spring Pressure
3. Lifter Removal/Installation
4. Drop Off

• Coverfeed

1. Removal/Rebuild
2. Installation and Timing
3. Gassing Turret, Cap Pushers

• Can Feed Transfer

1. Can Feed Transfer Chain
2. Replacement
3. Auto Adjust Feature
4. Engage/Disengage
5. Bent Chain Fingers

• Change Parts

1. Defining Change Parts
2. Tooling Changes
3. Settings and Adjustments
4. Pin Height
5. 1^st and 2^nd Operation Seaming Rolls
6. Can and Lid Make Up
7. Can Size Changes (16oz and Sleek)

2. Practice Setting Seams

• Create and Correct Defects
  1. Tight Seam
  2. Loose Seam
  3. Deep Countersink

COCKTAIL HOUR

  Meet and Greet w/ Classmates, Sticker Placement- Wall of Fame (Light Refreshments Provided)

Thursday 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM          Lunch Provided

1. Practical Test
   1. Students Adjust Can Seamer to a Production Ready Condition
   2. 2. Preventative Maintenance
   3. 3. Lubrication
   4. 4. Seam Measuring and Lab Protocols/General Troubleshooting
   5. Considerations of Changing Lids/Cans and Needs for Supplier
   6. Can and Lid Identification Training