Myth: “Tooling life can be predicted just by knowing the tool material?”

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Myth busting article

When it comes to tablet tooling, material selection is often the first thing manufacturers look at when estimating how long their punches and dies will last. It’s an important factor, but it has also led to the misconception that tooling life can be predicted solely by knowing the steel grade.

This is simply not the case. Tool performance and longevity are shaped by a complex combination of design, formulation, operating conditions, coatings, and maintenance. Material is only one piece of a much larger puzzle.

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