Every tablet manufacturer has unique requirements. Whether you need a custom tablet shape for brand identity, logo embossing for product recognition, or specialized coatings for difficult formulations, EMMKAY INDUSTRIES designs and manufactures fully customized tablet dies and punches to your exact specifications.
Since 1983, we have produced thousands of custom tooling sets for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, ayurvedic, and confectionery manufacturers. Our in-house design and manufacturing capabilities allow us to deliver custom tooling from concept to finished product in as little as 7 working days.
Custom Tooling Capabilities
| Customization Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Custom shapes | Any 2D shape — geometric, organic, branded |
| Logo embossing | Company logo on one or both faces |
| Dosage embossing | Dosage strength (e.g., "500mg") embossed on tablet |
| Break lines | Single score (half-dose) or cross score (quarter-dose) |
| Special engravings | Regulatory markings, batch codes, decorative patterns |
| Custom dimensions | Non-standard tablet diameters or thicknesses |
How Custom Tooling Works — Our Process
Share Your Requirements
Send us your tablet design — a sketch, CAD drawing, sample tablet, or even a description. Include tablet dimensions, shape, embossing details, and your tablet press model. See our sample CAD drawings for reference.
Design Review
Our engineering team reviews your design for manufacturability. We check compression feasibility, embossing depth, and press compatibility. We provide a detailed drawing for your approval.
Prototype Manufacturing
Once you approve the design, we manufacture a prototype set. Standard customizations take 10–15 working days. Complex custom shapes may take 15–21 working days.
Sample Tablets and Approval
You run trial compressions with the prototype tooling. If adjustments are needed, we modify the tooling based on your feedback. Our tablet defects guide can help identify any issues.
Production Order
After approval, we manufacture your full production order. Repeat orders are faster since we retain your tooling specifications on file.
Custom Shape Design Guidelines
Minimum wall thickness
1.5mm at the thinnest point to prevent tablet breakage during compression.
Avoid sharp internal corners
Rounded corners reduce stress concentration and improve tablet integrity.
Consider ejection
The shape must allow clean ejection from the die — avoid undercuts or extreme concavities.
Embossing depth
0.3mm to 0.8mm is typical. Deeper embossing requires more compression force.
We can work from hand sketches, CAD files, sample tablets from competitors (for reference only), or verbal descriptions — our designers will create the drawing.
Common Custom Tooling Applications
Pharmaceutical
Company logo on one face, dosage strength on the other. Break lines for dose splitting. Unique shapes for anti-counterfeiting and brand recognition.
Nutraceutical
Brand logos on vitamin and supplement tablets. Custom shapes for product differentiation on retail shelves.
Confectionery
Fun shapes — animals, fruits, characters, holiday themes. Popular options include star, moon, fish, and bottle shapes.
Ayurvedic
Traditional symbols or text embossed on herbal tablets. Custom sizes for traditional dosage forms.
Product Details
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity for custom tooling?
We accept orders starting from 10 sets (10 upper punch + 10 lower punch + 10 die). Browse our product catalog to add items to your enquiry.
Can you replicate a competitor's tablet shape?
We can manufacture tooling to produce a similar shape based on a sample tablet, but we do not copy patented or trademarked designs. We recommend creating a unique shape for your brand. See our sample CAD drawings for inspiration.
How much does custom tooling cost compared to standard tooling?
Custom tooling typically costs 30–60% more than standard round tooling, depending on the complexity of the shape and embossing. Logo embossing on standard shapes adds a smaller premium. Contact us for a specific quote.
Do you keep my custom design on file for repeat orders?
Yes. We retain all custom tooling specifications and drawings. Repeat orders are manufactured to the same specifications and typically ship faster than first-time orders.
Enquire About Custom Tooling
₹2,000 – ₹3,000 per set · Min. 10 sets
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