Tableting Specification Manual

A reference on US Manufacturing Specifications for Tablets and Tablet Tooling. It covers US and internationally adopted manufacturing standards for the design of tablets and tablet tooling and the appropriate compression factor for various types of tooling. It is intended for tablet designers and production staff in tablet manufacturing companies.

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The Tableting Specification Manual covers every facet of tablet manufacturing: tooling and tablet design, tooling steels, maximum compression forces, tooling inspection and maintenance, and troubleshooting of tablet and tool production problems. This reference helps users increase tablet quality and production rate, extend tooling life, prevent damage to presses, and avoid costly work stoppages.

Key Features:

Official change of barrel diameter of B-type (0.748 [19.00]) and D-type (0.998 [25.35]) lower punches to match diameter of upper punch barrels.
Discussion of automated high-throughput presses and high-performance standards.
Recommendation of a barrel-to-neck chamfer for all upper and lower punches.
Recommendation of domed head for new punches.
Tooling options: rotating punch heads, multiple tip punches, dust cups, bellows.
Torque values for screws used to assemble keys.
Comprehensive listing of new press models (in appropriate tooling interchangeability tables).
Discussion of and function ratings for tooling coatings and treatments.
Discussion of available systems for electronic inspection of tooling.
Expanded definitions of industry terminology.

Other Key Features:

Tablet tooling specifications and tooling design options
Guidelines for optimal tablet design
Punch tip compression forces
Comprehensive guidelines on tooling maintenance
Troubleshooting guides for tablet production problems