This article originally published in Tablets and Capsules’ “Solid Dose Digest” sent July 25, 2016. Industry experts have long debated the best tooling for tablet manufacturing. To understand why their opinions differ, you must first understand the history of the punch. In this edition of the column, I show that the standard head flat has… Read More
For a number of years the buzz around continuous manufacturing as the next big leap in pharmaceutical manufacturing has grown. From companies looking for greater efficiency in their processes to governmental regulations enacting changes, the tableting industry has been working hard on solving this puzzle. While the theories of how a company can enact these… Read More
Anyone who has experienced capping or lamination during tablet production knows the frustration that comes from trying to diagnose the issue. In this article, we discuss a possible cause and several solutions. J-hooks are the distinctive wear patterns on punch tips that are a cause of such tablet defects as capping and lamination. If detected… Read More
It’s no surprise that in today’s economy, companies are facing budget cuts across the board. In an effort to help our customers address these challenges, we put together this how-to list of 8 Ways to Reduce Tablet Manufacturing Costs. LUBRICATE! LUBRICATE! LUBRICATE! There’s a reason we use the phrase “well-oiled machine” to describe something that… Read More
by Robert Sedlock Tooling and press manufacturers are faced with ongoing challenges in the tablet manufacture environments. Providing support in all aspects of the compression process should be expected from your partnering vendor. These services should include press operator training, maintenance /calibration services, quick delivery parts, tooling / tablet design and powder formulation support. When compression… Read More
Tablet compression tooling is made from steel, and not all steel is created the same. Different steps can be taken during the steel heating and rolling processes that affect the steel’s characteristics. It’s important to understand how these characteristics can impact the finished product – your punches and dies. The most regularly mentioned term regarding… Read More
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