Punches & Dies should be issued by the Pharmacist to the concerned machine operator & during the
issue, the Punches & Dies should be checked by both for quantity and condition. Also while returning the
punch set, the Pharmacist should confirm the quantity, condition & cleanliness of the punch set.
2 .The details of date of issue, quantity, B.No. for which it is issued, B.No. after which it is returned, are to
be recorded in the format.
MAINTENANCE OF DIES & PUNCHES CLEANING OF PUNCHES/DIES
1 After the use, the powder on Punches & Dies should be cleaned with the help of dry lint-free cloth & then
with the help of 70% I.P.A.
2 Before taking for the compression, the oil layer should be cleaned with the help of dry lint-free cloth &
then with the help of 70% I.P.A.
Frequency of cleaning: - Before & after each use.
1 After receiving the punch set from the vendor, the quantity is checked as per the delivery challan
2 The punch set is then taken to the storage area in the manufacturing department.
3 Each punch set is cleaned & checked for the following.
4 General condition of the punch set.
5 Height & Diameter of the punches.
6 I.D., O.D., & Height of Dies.
7 Concavity of the tip in case of concave punches.
8 Punch tip as per the tablet specifications.
9 Embossing as per specifications.
10 Mfg Date and other markings on the punch necks and dies.
11 The relevant information should be recorded in the format.