Can bodymaker having improved ram support and drive

摘要: A horizontally reciprocal ram is movably supported on a can bodymaker for forward and rearward movement of end through die assembly by stationary, spaced, hydrostatic oil bearing sleeves located rearwardly the thereby isolating at least major portion support alignment remainder bodymaker. Drive mechanism supplying horizontal drive to may include movable slide connected various optional forms connection means varying degrees relative flexibility between determine degree isolation with an optimum substantially full isolation. Included in certain providing greater are variously pad assemblies.