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42 July 2020 Tablets & Capsules A survey of what's available tooling Tooling supplier Tooling supplier has been providing compression tooling for more than 65 years to the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and confectionary industries and continues to improve methods of manufacturing tooling for single-punch and rotary tablet presses. Multi-tip tooling offerings include both replaceable-insert and solid-body construction. Specialty tooling products include core-rod and industrial tooling designs in a variety of steel materials for extended tool life. Elizabeth, McKeesport, PA 412 751 3000 eliz.com Tool cleaning system Ultrasonic 3-piece cleaning system for tablet tooling consists of wash, rinse, and drying units with a variety of features that ensure an efficient and consistent clean every time and reduce user error. Features include automatic detergent metering, spray rinse to remove excess detergent before tools enter the drying unit, and a high temperature HEPA filter in the drying unit. Options include Rigibot auto-transport to eliminate transport tooling damage from mishan- dling and additional units that can easily be added to the system, including pre-wash and pre-rinse operations. Company also provides installation and training. Natoli Engineering, St. Charles, MO 636 926 8900 natoli.com Multi-tip tooling Multi-tip tooling increases production output without adding equipment or labor, reducing manufacturing time and cost. Company offers multi-tip tooling with replaceable tips; should a tip fracture or wear out, the tip can be removed and replaced without needing to replace the entire punch. Tooling supplier offers a variety of steel and tip options to help reduce production issues such as wear or fracturing. This cost-effective method allows for tooling enhancements while extending tool life and increasing durability. Wilson Tool, White Bear Lake, MN 800 467 8444 www.wilsontool.com Custom tooling manufacturing Company manufactures custom tablet press tooling, allowing customers to select the shape and materials using a simple online form. Within a couple days of sub- mission, a tooling engineer will provide a drawing of the tooling for approval. Experts are available by phone to help clients decide on materials and tool coating options or to correct changes to custom tooling drawings. LFA Machines, Fort Worth, TX 682 312 0034 www.lfamachines.com