Double seam modification tooling apparatus and double seam modification process

A double seam modification process comprising the steps of:

• (a) providing a can infeed conveyor, a lid supply unit coupled to a lid conveyance turret, a double seaming zone turret, and a discharge turret, wherein said double seaming zone turret includes a double seaming chuck and a first double seaming operation roller for the purpose of carrying out the first operation in a double seaming process;
• (b) providing said double seaming zone turret further including a second double seaming operation roller for the purpose of carrying out the second operation in a double seaming process, whereby the application of a double seam to a can and lid is completed;
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• (c) providing a modification turret located between said double seaming zone turret and said discharge turret, wherein said modification turret includes a third modification operation chuck and a third modification operation roller for the purpose of modifying the double seam applied to a can and lid in previously performed double seaming operation one and operation two, according to (a) and (b) above;
• wherein said double seam applied to a can and lid are modified prior to being discharged by said discharge turret into a carry-out conveyor,
• wherein said third modification operation roller includes a plurality of punches for the purpose of modifying the double seam in a third operation following the previously performed operation one and operation two completed double seam.