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POLISHINGFOR E X TENDED TOOL LIFE &I M P R O V E D TA B L E T Q U A L I T Ynatoli.com
What Is J-hook?CUP LANDRESTOREDJ-HOOKAV O I D TA B L E T D E F E C T S ,R E D U C E TO O L I N GR E P L AC E M E N T C O S T SPROPER TOOLPOLISHING ISCRUCIALTablet compression tooling is a considerable investment foryour company. Quality tooling and a proper maintenanceprogram are integral to producing high-quality tabletsefficiently. Over time, tooling loses its luster and can developnicks, scratches, and/or a wear pattern commonly calledJ-hook. These imperfections can cause quality issues andunnecessary downtime in production. These defects areeasily avoidable as the procedure to remove J-hook takesseconds per punch and polishes the cup to a mirror luster atthe same time.E X TEND TOOL LIFEDECREASE PRESS DOWNTIMER E D U C E P R O D U C T I O N - R E L AT E DCOSTSI M P R O V E TA B L E T Q U A L I T YLearning how to properly polish and refurbish punches isone of the surest and most inexpensive ways to maintaintablet quality and reduce operating costs. Maintaining thequality of your punches helps eliminate tablet defects such aspicking, sticking, capping, and lamination while significantlyreducing costs by increasing tool life, in many cases by up to80 percent.Punches and dies experience a lot of wear during tabletproduction that can lead to tooling damage such as J-hook,scratches, abrasions, tip and head wear, and burred edges.These conditions often result in tablet quality problems likecapping, sticking, picking, and lamination.The correct polishing equipment can restore punches anddies to like-new condition. A well-structured tool polishingprogram coupled with the proper equipment will extendtool life, decrease press downtime, reduce productionrelated costs, and increase high-quality tablet yields.If you are not familiar with polishing equipment or arenew to your company’s tool maintenance program, pleaseconsult with your Natoli representative or call our customerservice department to discuss your polishing needs.Is your staff trained? Natolioffers training for your staffto learn fundamental andadvanced polishing techniquesand procedures. Contact yourNatoli representative today toarrange a training sessionon-site at your facility or atone of our service centers.Although there are several ways to polish and refurbishpunches, the best method is to use a large unsewn cottonbuff wheel. Restoring land is one of the most importantprocedures in tool refurbishing, and once a procedure isadapted to routinely refurbish land, you will immediatelyrecognize an increase in tooling life.BEFORE TOOLREFURBISHINGAFTER TOOLREFURBISHINGJ-hook is the distinctive wear pattern on punch tips thatis a cause of tablet defects like capping and lamination.When detected early, J-hook can be easily and quicklyrepaired, thereby eliminating the need to purchasereplacement tools. Refurbishing punch cups with the10” unsewn buffing wheel eliminates J-hook.Condition/ProcedureRecommended Equipment to Repairor Complete ProcedurePolisherwith FootControlPolishingStation reLandRestoreLuster toPunch Cups RemoveProductRemoveBurrsPolish Setof ToolsQuickly AutomatedPolisher
POLISHER WITH FOOT SPEED CONTROLR E S TO R E S L U S T E R TO P U N C H C U P SP O L I S H I N G S TAT I O NR E M O V E S J - H O O K , R E S TO R E S L A N D A N D L U S T E RThe Stainless Steel Polishing Station is amust-have for maintaining and polishing theentire punch body and enables you to polishlike the experts. The polishing station removesJ-hook and burrs, restores land to punch tips, andrestores a mirror finish to punch cups in one easystep. Proper polishing reduces tableting issues likechipping, picking, and sticking.Help eliminate tableting issues like pickingand sticking with the Polisher with FootSpeed Control. This item is a crucial partof maintaining punch cups. As cups loseluster, they become more likely to causetableting issues. This polisher returnsluster to punch cups and helps keep toolsin working order longer while minimizingdowntime.R E L AT E D A C C E S S O R I E SMA 5305 White Polishing PasteBrings back a mirror finish topunch cups. For use with feltbobs and fine denatl brushes.MA 5004 Fine Dental BrushesIdeal for light to medium punchcup polishing on plain orembossed tools.MA 5006 - MA 5009Felt Bobs,assorted sizes Ideal for mediumto heavy polishing on nonembossed punch cups.MA 5027 & MA 5028Nylon Brushes Ideal for polishingpunch cups.Self-contained and moveable, the polishingstation features a ¾ hp polishing motorand a sturdy 18-gauge stainless steelcabinet base. The system also includesa vacuum system with filters, buffingwheels, and vibrant LED cabinet lights.MA 5001Polisher withFoot ControlThe manual polisher withfoot speed control isperfect for fine detailrepair and polishingwork.The manual polisherwith foot speed controlis available in 110 / 115Vand 220 / 230V models.The polishing stationprovides the onlypolishing method toremove J-hook andrestore land.Complete Polishing Station IncludesPart No.Item DescriptionMA 55026 Filters for MA 5501 or 5601MA 50762 Unsewn 10" Buffing WheelsMA 50448" Deburring WheelMA 50482 Deburring Wheel HubsMA 5302White Fine Rouge BarMA 5010Abrasive Dressing StickMA 5501PolishingStationR E L AT E D A C C E S S O R I E SMA 5095Floor Mat Provides softer footingfor the individual using polishingstation. (36” x 24”)MA 6025Interlocking Punch Holding StripPrevents punches from rolling offwork area. Interlocking ends forexpandable capacity.MA 5301Green Chrome Gloss BarHelps produce a bright finish onpunch cup when using buffingwheel. Specially designed forsticky products.MA 5302White Rouge BarHelps restore mirror finish topunch cup when using buffingwheel.
A U T O M AT E D P O L I S H I N G M A C H I N EC O N S I S T E N T, U N I F O R M TO O L P O L I S H I N G R E S U LT S E V E R Y T I M EThe Natoli Automated Polishing Machine, when usedin combination with the Natoli Polishing Station’s unsewnbuffing wheel, provides a comprehensive tool polishingprocess. After reworking the punch tip, simply load punchesand media into the automated polishing machine, set cycletime, and push startAutomated polishing is an efficient method to removeproduct, abrasions, and harmful oxidation from punchesand dies. Fully immersed tooling is moved through polishingmedia in a circular motion ensuring consistent, polishingresults every time. Cycle times may vary depending ontooling condition and steel type.MA 73005-Head AutomatedPolishing MachineAutomated polishingmachine comeswith one set ofpunch holders.MA 730 16-Head AutomatedPolishing Machine(Not shown)F E AT U R E S : IQ/OQ documentationOne-Year Manufacturer WarrantyTraining USB card7” Siemens touchscreenRecipe/batch storagePunch/die holders feature quick-release system5-head accommodates 80 “B”/60 “D” punches6-head accommodates 96 “B”/72 “D” punchesPunch holders available for most tooling sizesInterior LED lightsSmall footprint machineStainless steel frame and bottom coverBatch management with printing optionMachine is equipped in octagonal process container,allowing optimal movement of the granulate duringpolishing processStainless steel cover allows for easy cleaning of thepolishing chamberLower storage cabinet for media, additional holdersand compoundsStainless steel media mixing paddleMachine alerts user when new media is requiredDedusting nozzles at process containerO P T I O N A L F E AT U R E S : Die holders (shown below)Media chilling optionPOWER: 230v, 50/60 Hz, 18 ampsR E L AT E D A C C E S S O R I E SMA 7304 Die HolderEasily alternates with punchholder. Each holds up to 16 dies.MA 5237 Polishing CompoundHelps ensure uniform polishingwhen used in conjunction withpolishing media.MA 5238: Walnut MediaMA 5912: Plastic MediaProvides efficient and effectivepolishing of punches and dies. AddNatoli Polishing Compound to mediato help ensure a uniform result.
CLE ANINGINSPECTIONAsk aNatoli SalesRepresentativeabout Our OtherToolingMaintenanceBrochuresENHANCE YOUR TOOLINGMAINTENANCE PROGRAMW I T H T H E S E N AT O L IPRODUCTS & SERVICESPOLISHING TRAININGTo arrange a one-on-one polishing training sessionfor your staff to learn both fundamental and advancedpolishing techniques and procedures contact yourNatoli representative today. Training classes areavailable on-site at your company or at one of ourtraining facilities.C U S TO M S O PA well-structured polishing program can extend toollife, decrease press downtime, and increase highquality tablet yields. Let Natoli help complete your toolmaintenance program with a custom SOP to ensure yourpolishing program is efficient, effective, and safe.TA B L E T C O M P R E S S I O NA C C E S S O R I E S C ATA L O GProlong tool life, maintain tablet quality, and increaseproductivity with the industry’s most comprehensiveaccessories catalog. Natoli’s newest edition of the TabletCompression Accessories Catalog includes all the tabletmanufacturing accessories needed to help keep youroperation running efficiently and profitably.The FREE catalog is available in printed and digitalversions at natoli.com.NATOLI ENGINEERING COMPANYnatoli.com info@natoli.com 1 636.926.8900Form 1003-N, 04/18 2018 Natoli Engineering Co., Inc.
Helps restore mirror finish to punch cup when using buffing wheel. The Stainless Steel Polishing Station is a must-have for maintaining and polishing the entire punch body and enables you to polish like the experts. The polishing station removes J-hook and burrs, restores land to punch tip
