Patent ID: 7387007
Filing Date: 2008-06-17
Classification: B21D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A machine arrangement comprising: a necking machine for necking cans comprising: a turret arrangement comprising: a fixed turret; an axially movable turret, the axial position of the axially movable turret being selectively adjustable with respect to the fixed turret so as to configure the turret arrangement readily adjustable for cans of different lengths; and a lubricating arrangement comprising: an inlet port, an outlet port and a tube fluidly interconnecting the inlet and outlet ports, wherein: the inlet port is formed in an axially stationary shaft which is driven to rotate, wherein: the support structure on which the one of the push plate/ram arrangements and die and knockout ram arrangements are supported, is connected to the shaft for synchronous rotation therewith, wherein: the outlet port is associated with the support structure to supply lubricant to the one of the push plate/ram arrangements and die and knockout ram arrangements, and wherein: the tube is disposed around the shaft.