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Blog post: 04/12/2025 2:29 pm

Author: Spark Team

VR SOP Training for Metal Beverage Can Manufacturing

Smoother runs, fewer jams, better can quality

High-speed can plants must control tooling, lubrication and decoration. Spark creates bespoke VR training that mirrors your cupping/bodymakers, washers, decorators, inside spray/ovens, neckers, flange/bead and vision inspection—so teams practise without risking long runs.

Typical challenges

• Bodymaker set-up: tooling wear, lube, dome/height and tear-off limits.
• Wash/decor: washer chemistry, rinse, registration and bake profiles.
• Necking/flanging: step rings, wrinkle control and leak integrity.
• Inspection: seam/neck gauges, dent/scratch and vision system checks.

Our bespoke build approach

1. Capture SOPs & CTQs: recipes, tooling specs and SPC limits.
2. Create scenarios: start-up, jam recovery, decorator faults and profile swaps.
3. Coach in VR: prompts aligned to your travellers and HMIs.
4. Assess: RFT, scrap causes and downtime drivers.

Benefits

• Lower spoilage and cleaner changeovers.
• More consistent domes, heights and artwork.
• Defensible training records for brand owners.

Why Spark

We model your exact can line and QA—so practice matches reality.

See a can-making VR SOP demo. Contact Spark.

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