IMPROVED DIE PUNCH AND TIP ASSEMBLY FOR FORMING COMPRESSION DOSAGE UNITS

摘要

A die punch apparatus forms compression tablets from tableting feedstock. Th e die punch apparatus includes a die punch and a removable die punch tip assembly. The die punch tip assembly includes a die punch body and a feedsto ck contacting member (50) formed thereon. The feedstock (11) contacting member is formed of resiliently compressible material for resilient engagement with th e tableting feedstock (11) upon compression of the tableting feedstock into th e tablet. Such resilient engagement permits release of feedstock from the feedstock contacting member (50).