Why do tin cans have those extra creases/lines? Why aren’t they smooth like an aluminum beverage container?

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Why do tin cans have those extra creases/lines? Why aren’t they smooth like an aluminum beverage container?

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Structural strength – Less likely to dent. Aluminum has different structural properties, and I believe those beverage containers have a smaller diameter, so are stronger.

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