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Bill R
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Bill R asked in Food & DrinkNon-Alcoholic Drinks · 1 decade ago

dimples in coffee can seal?

The large 34.5 oz coffee cans have a heavy aluminum seal. This seal has dimples all over it. What is the purpose of these dimples AND scientifically how is that function performed?

Update:

no, not how they put the dimples in, but why these small dimples add strength.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    The design adds strength to the aluminum. It's stamped into the metal with a big machine.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    the aluminum is stronger with them

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