FIELD: formation of elongated metallic cans from relatively short cup-shaped parts. SUBSTANCE: apparatus includes slide performing reciprocation motion for moving cup-shaped parts piece-by-piece through forming station; continuously rotating feeding device for moving cup-shaped parts from outlet of supplying descending chute to receiving portion where each cup-shaped part is positioned for engaging with slide moved forwards during its working stroke. Feeding device rotates by one full revolution at each cycle of slide reciprocation motion. At each revolution of feeding device cup-shaped part is fed from chute to seat of feeding device. Said part moves downstream along guide towards receiving portion. Apparatus is provided with device for holding cup-shaped part in necessary position on positioning structure at initial stage of engagement of part with slide moved forwards at working stroke. EFFECT: possibility of high-accuracy positioning of parts at manufacturing process, enhanced reliability of apparatus. 8 cl, 12 dwg
