Tablet press

In the first step of a typical operation, the bottom punch is lowered in the die creating a cavity into which the granulated feedstock is fed.

The exact depth of the lower punch can be precisely controlled to meter the amount of powder that fills the cavity.

The excess is scraped from the top of the die, and the lower punch is drawn down and temporarily covered to prevent spillage.

Most high-speed tablet presses take the form of a rotating turret that holds any number of punches.

Punches and dies are usually custom made for each application, and can be made in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and can be customized with manufacturer codes and scoring lines to make tablets easier to break.