Three-Piece Steel Cans Steel three-piece can bodies can be mechanically seamed, bonded with adhesive, welded, or soldered (Figure 5.3). - Aluminum cannot be soldered and cannot be welded economically. - Welded sanitary three-piece can bodies are therefore made exclusively of steel. - Mechanical seaming or clinching is used only for containers intended for dry productThree-Piece Steel Cans Steel three-piece can bodies can be mechanically seamed, bonded with adhesive, welded, or soldered (Figure 5.3). - Aluminum cannot be soldered and cannot be welded economically. - Welded sanitary three-piece can bodies are therefore made exclusively of steel. - Mechanical seaming or clinching is used only for containers intended for dry product