Author(s):
1. Živko Babić, Mašinski fakultet Univerziteta u Banjoj Luci, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
2. Rodoljub Lekanić, Hemofarm, d.o.o., Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract:
Blister packaging machines are used in pharmaceutical industries for packing of medicinal preparations in tablets. It was determined that the design of tools for PVC film thermoforming and aluminum foil welding influences the process stability and the occurrence of errors and delays. This paper presents an analysis of the causes of wrought and ''struck'' tablets. The improvements of tool design prevents the occurrence of errors and delays.

Key words:
tool design, thermoforming, blister packaging

Thematic field:
Mechanics and Design

Date of abstract submission:
09.03.2015.

Conference:
12th International conference on accomplishments in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and Information Technology (DEMI 2015)

Final paper