Can end

A method of reforming a can end comprising the steps of:

• providing a can end shell comprising:
• a public side and an opposing product side;
• a circumferential curl located about a center axis and defining an outer perimeter of the can end;
• a circumferential wall extending downwardly from the curl;
• a circumferential U-shaped countersink extending radially inwardly from the circumferential wall relative to the center axis, the countersink further extending upwardly, the countersink having a radially outer curved portion, a radially inwardly curved portion relative to the center axis, and a radially inner wall extending upwardly and radially inwardly relative to the center axis;
• a center panel extending radially inwardly from the countersink relative to the center axis;
• and
• a circumferential panel joining the countersink with the center panel;
• and
• reforming the countersink of the can end shell in a conversion press wherein a dimensional variability about a circumference of the countersink is removed,
• wherein the reforming step further comprises increasing a length of the radially inner wall of the countersink,
• wherein the reforming step further comprises increasing a diameter of the center panel.