Material Processing Technology

Pharmaceutical processing involves the manufacturing of medicinal products, which requires the precise handling of raw materials to ensure the efficacy and safety of the end product. The production of solid dosage forms, such as tablets and capsules, involves various unit operations that require the optimisation of processing parameters to achieve desired quality attributes. One critical aspect of solid dosage form manufacturing is particle size reduction, which is necessary to improve the flowability and compressibility of powders. In this regard, conical milling and rotary sifting are two unit operations that are commonly used in pharmaceutical processing to optimise particle size reduction and powder flowability. Conical Milling Conical milling is a type of size reduction process that involves the use of a conical-shaped mill, which is designed to break down particles into smaller sizes. The conical mill operates by feeding the material into the top of the mill and allowing it to f...