The HNC Laser is the latest addition to I Holland’s PharmaCare range.
Designed to measure the overall and working length of any punch, including multi-tipped tooling, the HNC Laser allows for critical punch dimensions to be measured with no contact to the delicate punch tip face. This dramatically reduces the risk of damage to tablet tooling that may potentially lead to an increase in tablet production problems such as sticking, the Nottingham-based tabletting tool specialist says.
The super accurate laser displacement sensor allows for 0.05 micron repeatability across the tool set ensuring that critical length dimensions are tightly controlled and helping to avoid issues such as tablet weight variation.
The HNC Laser can be fully integrated with I Holland’s Approve system for a complete measurement solution incorporating tip diameter, barrel diameter, concentricity and die bore diameter.
Measurement is a critical stage of I Holland’s recommended 7-step PharmaCare process, which helps punch and die users to ensure that critical tooling dimensions have stayed within tolerance following any tool polishing or repair work. It also helps to ensure proactive monitoring of their tooling inventory.
The 7 steps are:
- CLEAN – Tooling should be cleaned and dried to remove any oil or product residue;
- ASSESS – Visually inspect tooling for signs of obvious damage and establish if maintenance is required;
- REPAIR – Light surface corrosion and damage can be polished out and repaired;
- MEASURE – Measuring is essential after repair to ensure that critical tooling dimensions have stayed within tolerance;
- POLISH – Polishing should result in a smooth mirror finish;
- LUBRICATE – Lubrication is important to protect, preserve and aid the smooth operation of tooling;
- STORE – Storage cabinets should be specially designed to maximise security, safety and minimise damage of tooling during transportation.
