“What is tooling?” is one of the most common questions that many new pharmacists ask during their first year working in a pharmaceutical company. Although they learn about tablet manufacturing in college, many still don’t fully understand what tooling is. Having clear, basic understanding of tooling in tablet manufacturing is highly beneficial for problem-solving and continuous improvement on the production floor. This article begins by discussing the definition of tooling and how a tablet press works. It then describes basic terms related to tooling and the different types and sizes of tooling. After that, it describes important tooling measurements. Finally, we will explore the latest technology related to tooling in tablet manufacturing.
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Notes and reflections from solid dosage manufacturing, covering machine settings and troubleshootings particularly in tableting process.
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Factors Affecting Tablet Weight, Thickness, and Hardness in Tablet Press Operation
To obtain the desired results in tablet compression, one cannot simply run the tablet press and expect to get good tablets. A successful compression process begins with proper preparation and setup of the tablet press, especially when aiming to produce tablets that meet the specification for weight, thickness, and hardness. Here are some key factors that influence these tablet specifications.
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