The Ingenious Design of the Aluminum Beverage Can
Channel: engineerguy
Date: 2015-04-14

Bill details the engineering choices underlying the design of a beverage can He explains why it is cylindrical, outlines the manufacturing steps needed to created the can, notes why the can narrows near it lid, show close ups of the double-seam that hold the lid on, and details the complex operation of the tab that opens the can. 
☛ Links to additional videos:
Rexam: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dK1VVtja5c
How It’s Made: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7Y0zAzoggY
Anim1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU_iSQa37aA
Anim2:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcsDxCagWrY
Drawing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF4v-phuneI
Redrawing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUAijpuzwCU