How it’s made – Aluminium cans Published by How recycled aluminum is turned into beverage cans This video from the Discovery Channel shows how a nine-ton coil of sheet aluminum is cut and extruded, washed and painted, and turned into featherweight cans. Published:April 17, 2014 Related videos Could cyborg beetles soon fly to the rescue? America’s Cup: the Wingsail Researchers 3D print prototype for bionic eye