The German tooling giant is displaying its expertise in Die & Mould Industry at ongoing Die & Mould India International exhibition. The company is highlighting its High Feed Indexible and Solid Carbide Tools, Double Helix End Mills, Ball nose and Bull nose cutters, and inserts for roughing & finishing, High Power Milling Chucks & Shrinkfits, Tool Extensions and Table Top Thermogrip Machine.

The event is scheduled from April 6-9, 2016 in Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru. LMT Tools is showcasing some of its high-end products like Multiedge 2 feed Mini, Multiedge 4 feed, Multiedge Double 4 feed, 2 feed & 4 feed solid carbide endmills, Finishline premium, Univex Premium, ACU Jet Double 6, Ballnose copy cutters for finishing & superfinishing, Double Helix Endmills and Nanosphere red coated endmills from its Stall B-50, Hall 2A.

Product Highlights:

MultiEdge 2Feed Mini: Small Cutter with Big Results

• Cutter permits maximum material removal rate even in less powerful machining centres.
• All new high performance cutter for machining small and medium components.
• 2 different insert geometries with 2 different cutting material types ensures that almost all materials used in tool & die making can be processes.
• Advantages include: High material removal rates, high performance & high feed geometries and Internal coolant supply

DHC Hardline: End Milling With Full Hardness

• The DHC Hardline extends the family of solid carbide end mills with different helix angles (Double Helix Cutters).
• The special geometry ensures maximum productivity in a smooth running and stable process.
• The high resilient cutting material of the DHC HARDLINE allows machining high strength materials up to 1600 N / mm² or hardened steel between 45 and 55 HRC. Additionally it can be used in cast iron too.
• Advantages include: Highest process reliability in high strength materials, drastic increase in tool life, one single tool for roughing and finishing, proven geometry (DHC) for maximum smoothness, real life miracle in softer steels

SuperFinish: Dimension for Precision

• The latest SF (super finish) geometry sets a new standard for process reliability, surface quality, and tool life, thanks to high precision cutting edge geometry with an optimized cutting edge preparation.
• Used for finishing and semi-finishing high strength steel.Can be used for components with very long machining times.
• Polished cutting edge with high precision cutting edge preparation for high process reliability even in manless production.
• Very high dimensional and indexing accuracy.
• Advantages include: Reduction of machining time by 25%, no rework after replacing the indexible inserts, significantly reduced tool costs, mould and Die optimized grade, Nanomold Red

South Korean machine tool giant Doosan is demonstrating its die mould processing machine DNM II Series at the ongoing Die Mould India scheduled from April 06-09 in Bengaluru, India. Designed for high speed and high precision, the DNM 400 II 8k[12k] is equipped with a powerful belt driven spindle motor and the optional 12k utilizes state of the art direct drive technology. Advanced technological features and construction provide superior performance in any type of manufacturing environment.

DNM II series are available with a diversity of spindle specifications to meet various requirements. Roller LM guide enhances rigidity and extends service life. Utmost accuracy is achieved with direct coupled spindle structure and standard thermal displacement error compensation. The operator panel is redesigned to improve operator convenience. 

Key Features of DNM II Series: Doosan EZ Guide i conversational programming, User Friendly Operator Panel featuring single function HOT Keys, QWERTY key pad, USB port and Portable MPG, Roller-Type LM Guideways provides best-in-class rigidity and durability, 30 Pocket Automatic Tool Changer, Big Plus Spindle System provides superior tool holding rigidity.

Other die mould processing Solutions from Doosan:

NX Series
The NX II series aims to strengthen the spindle and have a long life compared to previous models series by adopting a static pressure spindle. Operation has been made more convenient by improving chip disposal, accessibility and reducing the installation space.

The NX II series takes performance and strength to a whole new level. With its double column design and high speed spindle, it provides the best stability and rigidity possible for today’s market demand for high-precision, high-efficiency part machining. The precision dynamic balanced spindle of the NX II series is result of years of machining industry experience. Assures lasting performance, high-stiffness and thermal control.

DVM Series
Developed to provide high precision and high performance for die & mold machining, the DVM II series seeks to make the spindle harder and last longer than the preceding DVM II series by opting for a static pressure spindle. The door width has been expanded to 2-door to make product installation more convenient. Furthermore, the quality of machining has been improved by standardizing the nut cooling ball screws of each spindle and the heat-shielding insulation in the columns in order to minimize heat displacement.

VM Series
The VM 960 is designed for long-term high accuracy and superior surface finishes. Classic manufacturing methods and ultra rigid construction are combined with advanced technological features to provide exceptional performance and value.

Main features of VM series include: Fanuc 31i-B control with USB Port, powerful 2 gear spindle motor, high precision spindle with one single-row cylindrical bearing and frour angular contact bearings, wide induction hardened and precision ground box way construction, servo motors mounted directly to oversized ball screws, pendant operating console, rigid tapping, cam type double arm ATC 40 tools, Metered piston distributor lubrication, Telescopic way covers, etc.

As a leader in the milling and drilling tools, turning tools, and wear and impact resistant tools, Japanese company Dijet paraded its variety of products at the Die Mould India 2016, in Bangalore.

One of its flagship products called SKS Extreme grabbed multitudes of attention from customers and visitors at the exhibition. This tool is designed for high feed machining, and also acts as a next-generation high feed machining cutter

The SKS Extreme has economical double-side insert with 6 corners. Its insert thickness is measured at 7.5mm, which means it has improved strength by 1.5 times compared to conventional tool.

It exhibits its excellence in ramping and helical interpolation, and makes way for high and efficient pocket milling. The adopting of new PVD coated grade ‘JC7560’ provides improved fracture toughness and achieves longer tool life.

This tool finds its application in a variety of industries including dye and mold industry, general engineering, auto and power generation industry.

Organised by Tool & Gauge Manufacturers Association of India (TAGMA), India’s most sought after platform for the die mould industry, Die Mould India was inaugurated on April 6^th  by KS Sankaran, Vice Chairman, Makino Asia Group Companies; A Dayanand Reddy, President – TAGMA India and MD – Vasantha Tools Crafts Pvt Ltd; N Raghuraj, Nettur Technical Training Foundation; R C Prakash, Vice President, TAGMA India and Anil C Kilachand from STIACK Engineering Pvt Ltd in the presence of other dignitaries.

Addressing the audience, A Dayanand Reddy said, “Die Mould India has come a long way since its inception with large number of participations from around the world. This year we are having 291 exhibitors an increase of around 30% from the last edition consuming over 8000 sqmt of the total space. First time we have arranged b2b pavilion for industry professionals to have business discussions.”

Looking at the prevailing positive sentiment of the industry, the maiden show is likely to get a good response from various industry verticals. With the participation of leading brands who showcased their new as well as proven technologies and the who’s who of the industry as visitors, Die Mould India is nothing less than a one-stop shop for the tooling industry professionals.

Exhibit range of the show includes Dies & Moulds, Press Tools, Mould base & standard parts of Dies & Moulds, Hot Runner System, Tool Steel, Heat Treatment, Texturizing, Gauges, CAD/CAM system related to Dies & Moulds, Die Spotting, Digitizing, Additive Manufacturing/ 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping & Modeling, Machine Tools for Dies & Moulds, CNC Milling/Machining Centre, EDM, etc. Moulding machine/ Die Casting machine, Accessories for Machine Tools, Die/moulding polishing machines, Cutting Tools, Measuring Machines, All materials, equipments, accessories & services covering Die & Mould industry.

South Korean machine tool giant Doosan is all set to showcase its die mould processing machine DNM II Series at the upcoming Die Mould India scheduled from April 06-09 in Bengaluru, India. Designed for high speed and high precision, the DNM 400 II 8k[12k] is equipped with a powerful belt driven spindle motor and the optional 12k utilizes state of the art direct drive technology. Advanced technological features and construction provide superior performance in any type of manufacturing environment.

DNM II series are available with a diversity of spindle specifications to meet various requirements. Roller LM guide enhances rigidity and extends service life. Utmost accuracy is achieved with direct coupled spindle structure and standard thermal displacement error compensation. The operator panel is redesigned to improve operator convenience. 

Key Features of DNM II Series: Doosan EZ Guide i conversational programming, User Friendly Operator Panel featuring single function HOT Keys, QWERTY key pad, USB port and Portable MPG, Roller-Type LM Guideways provides best-in-class rigidity and durability, 30 Pocket Automatic Tool Changer, Big Plus Spindle System provides superior tool holding rigidity.

Other die mould processing Solutions from Doosan:

NX Series
The NX II series aims to strengthen the spindle and have a long life compared to previous models series by adopting a static pressure spindle. Operation has been made more convenient by improving chip disposal, accessibility and reducing the installation space.

The NX II series takes performance and strength to a whole new level. With its double column design and high speed spindle, it provides the best stability and rigidity possible for today’s market demand for high-precision, high-efficiency part machining. The precision dynamic balanced spindle of the NX II series is result of years of machining industry experience. Assures lasting performance, high-stiffness and thermal control.

DVM Series
Developed to provide high precision and high performance for die & mold machining, the DVM II series seeks to make the spindle harder and last longer than the preceding DVM II series by opting for a static pressure spindle. The door width has been expanded to 2-door to make product installation more convenient. Furthermore, the quality of machining has been improved by standardizing the nut cooling ball screws of each spindle and the heat-shielding insulation in the columns in order to minimize heat displacement.

VM Series
The VM 960 is designed for long-term high accuracy and superior surface finishes. Classic manufacturing methods and ultra rigid construction are combined with advanced technological features to provide exceptional performance and value.

Main features of VM series include: Fanuc 31i-B control with USB Port, powerful 2 gear spindle motor, high precision spindle with one single-row cylindrical bearing and frour angular contact bearings, wide induction hardened and precision ground box way construction, servo motors mounted directly to oversized ball screws, pendant operating console, rigid tapping, cam type double arm ATC 40 tools, Metered piston distributor lubrication, Telescopic way covers, etc.

At the Diemould exhibition taking place at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bangalore, India, from 6-9 April, Renishaw (hall 2A stand B38) will highlight a range of process control solutions that help tackle the increasing drive to lean manufacturing, from new technologies for pre-process machine calibration, to on-line and off-line post-process measurement. There will also be a significant focus on the company’s additive manufacturing (3D printing) systems with the new PlusPac upgrade for its AM250 additive manufacturing machine.

The company will have active demonstrations of its Equator gauging system along with various machine tool software’s catering to Diemould industry.

Renishaw is the UK’s only manufacturer of a machine that ‘prints’ metal parts and visitors to the Renishaw stand will be able to see applications that demonstrate the capabilities of the company’s additive manufacturing technology and Strain gauge high-accuracy machine tool touch probes – Unparalleled accuracy and repeatability make this technology the best choice for complex multi-axis work and machine calibration .

RENGAGE technology
RENGAGE technology delivers true three dimensional (3D) measurement performance and submicron repeatability. So for exceptional performance, reliability and durability, why choose anything less? Conventional probes continue to fulfil a valuable role, which is why Renishaw maintains its position as market leader in the design, manufacture and support of these products.

However, for numerous applications, the significant performance benefits offered by RENGAGE technology provide users with a competitive advantage, for both now and the future.

RENGAGE technology is available with radio transmission in the RMP600; with optical transmission in the ultra-compact OMP400 and compact OMP600; and in the miniature MP250, offering an unmatched combination of size and accuracy.

The Primo system – opening up the world of precision manufacturing
At Diemould Renishaw is highlighting the Primo system: an entry‑level machine tool probing system that opens up the world of precision manufacturing to all types of manufacturing operation.

A genuine breakthrough business model, the Primo system makes it easy for manufacturers to take their first steps towards higher-value manufacturing by automating their operations and achieving repeatable processes.

Renishaw fixtures: the new single source for metrology fixturing
Following the acquisition of R&R Sales LLC in 2012, Renishaw has developed an extensive new range of modular fixturing designed specifically for co-ordinate measuring machines (CMMs), vision systems and its Equator gauging system. Visitors to Diemould 2016 will see that the new range offers a wide choice of base plates and components available in M4, M6 and M8 thread sizes, and can be utilised for measurement applications across multiple industries, such as aerospace, automotive and medical.

Automated gauging and process monitoring software for the Equator gauge
Renishaw Equator, a lightweight, fast and highly repeatable gauge, will be demonstrated in an automated cell. Equator’s innovative flexible gauging technology is based on the comparison of production parts to a reference master part, which can greatly increase throughput and reduce scrap rates at a fraction of the cost of an equivalent custom gauging system. Equator can switch between parts in seconds, perfect for flexible manufacturing processes or accepting parts from multiple machines.

A new process monitoring window has also been added to the shop-floor user interface for the Equator gauging system. This instantly displays measurement results of inspected features to the operator on a bar-graph display. It also shows the history of measurement on each feature so that process trends can be seen. The system’s re-mastering process can now be managed based on temperature limits, number of parts or time since last master.

Enhancements in metal 3D printing
Visitors to Diemould will also see a new range of additive manufacturing technologies. Renishaw’s laser melting systems utilise a pioneering, additive manufacturing process capable of producing fully dense metal parts direct from 3D CAD, using a high-powered fibre laser. Parts are built from a range of fine metal powders that are fully melted in a tightly controlled atmosphere, in layer thicknesses ranging from 20 to 100 microns.

The AM250, Renishaw’s first additive manufacturing machine is now available with PlusPac – an add-on kit which transforms the machine to meet the demand for cleaner process environments, improved surface finish and precision. PlusPac includes new Optical Control Software (OCS), a gas knife lens window protection system, and a high capacity filtration system. These updates give the user tighter control over the build process, enabling users to create even better components.

AMPCO METAL, headquartered in Switzerland, is a leading international manufacturer and integrated distributor of specialty copper alloys and engineered products. The company is going to highlight its high hardness – high strength copper alloys and other engineering products such as Beryllium Copper, Beryllium Free Copper, Nickel Free Aluminium bronze , castings and forged material in round and rectangles for various applications like , Plastic Injection moulds, Soap moulds, Tube bending tooling’s – Wiper Dies, Mandrels, Stainless Steel Deep drawing tooling, among others.

Die Mould India 2016, the 10th Biennial Die & Mould International Exhibition is schedule from April 6-9, 2016 at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

AMPCO METAL manufactures a wide range of alloys in a variety of grades in Nickel free Aluminium Bronze and high conductivity Copper Alloys and distributes them through its worldwide network of service centers. The company majorly serves industries like Plastic Injection dies & moulds, Stainless Steel forming, Steel, Oil and Gas, Aerospace, Resistance welding , machine tool ,  and a wide range of industrial and general engineering applications.

Die Mould India is around the corner. What do you have to say about this much awaited trade show?
I truly believe that TAGMA (Tool & Gauge Manufacturers Association, India) is doing an excellent work to uplift the Indian die mould industry. Die Mould India is the only event that focuses on die mould technology, so it makes it very special for the industry professionals. The event brings like minded people under one roof, showcases the latest in machine tool industry and also helps us understand the customer’s demands.

What is DIJET showcasing at the DMI?
DIJET will be highlighting our new PVD coated grades “JC8118” & DH 102, JC7650 etc for SKS extreme, wild radios, QM Mill, Q-Max, Hepta & HDM cutter . Apart from this, we will showcase tools that can enhance the overall productivity of the customer, provide high speed and high feed rate.

What are your views on the Indian Die Mould Industry?
Die Mould industry is the back bone of manufacturing sector. Recently, we have noticed that the Indian manufacturing industry is gradually moving towards the positive direction. The effect of this positive sentiment can also be seen on the die mould industry. Many companies in India are expanding their capacity and producing high-end solutions. This is a very good opportunity for tooling companies as well, as the Indian die mould manufacturers look for high-end technology, companies like DIJET are hopeful to witness good times ahead.

Indian die mould companies are facing tough competition from Thailand and Indonesia, as more than 50% die mould are imported in India. Is it a challenge for you as well?
Yes, there is lot of competition, but the scenario is changing gradually. As the Indian companies have realised the advantage of using the latest technology, they are now capable of producing high quality die mould and getting good business. This is a good sign for us. Also due to deliveries and machine utilization concerns customers are interested in using good quality tools so they can go for High feed and speed machining procedures to achieve productivity.

How has the cutting tool technology evolved over the years?
Tech up-gradation is the only way forward and a must to survive looking at the tough competition. Companies are investing a lot to come up with unique solutions and as the technology is changing rapidly, it has witnessed changes in geometry, materials, cutter body, cutter angle, etc. Now there are talks about the smart cutting tool solutions and we are going to see them coming in big way.

India is home to several cutting tool solution providers, but in the recent times companies from China, Taiwan have also become aggressive. Is it a threat for companies like DIJET?
When it comes to China and Taiwan, it is mostly about the cost factor whereas we talk about the technology. This shows our focus, I am not denying the fact that they do not pose any challenge to us, but we are confident that customers will eventually opt for the right technology.

If you see the production cost of cutting tool in any company it is approximately 3-5% of the overall production, but that minor investment can have a huge impact on a business. Customers know this and are now looking for companies who can provide them the right solution as per their requirement, in order to enhance their productivity.

Which has been the sunrise sector for you and what are the other sectors that see generating good demand in the future?
Automotive contributes most to our business followed by the die mould industry, general engineering and power generation sector. As global players are setting up their base in India and Indian conglomerates venturing into the aerospace domain, I see good demand coming from there in the near future.

How does the size of a company affect the demand of the solutions?
The requirement is very different, small companies or SMEs mainly focus on the cost effective solutions, whereas the big ones demand the latest technologies. We cater to both type of customers.

What are your views on the Make in India campaign?
The Make in India campaign started by our Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks very promising and I see a positive trend in the Indian manufacturing industry.

As we discussed above, huge number of die mould are imported in India. The Make in India campaign will help us get those business back.

What are your future plans in India?
We plan to acquire more customers and venture into other sectors as well. In the coming years we will also expand our offices to more cities thus providing our customer better after sales service.

Its many years of experience and application-specific expertise enable DMG MORI to develop customised solutions for users from the die & mould segment. The machine tool manufacturer will be presenting 4 high-tech machines and innovative production solutions for the die & mould industry live in operation at its 144 m² booth in Hall 1A (position B43) at this year’s Die & Mould exhibition in Bangalore. Daily shuttle services to the DMG MORI Technology Center and dedicated seminars round off DMG MORI’s trade fair presentation.

That advanced production solutions ensure competitive ability in the manufacturing industry is an undisputed fact. DMG MORI supports its customers in this respect with its many years of experience and holistic process competence. A key feature in the range of products and services of the leader of innovation is also its specific branch orientation. Thanks to innumerable projects in the die and mould making branch, DMG MORI has been able to build up a wealth of application-specific expertise from which its customers today benefit. Because experts from DMG MORI concentrate on developing future-orientated manufacturing solutions for branch-specific applications in dedicated competence centers.

HSC Center and Mould Laboratory – die & mould competence built on years of experience

Die & mould applications have ranked high at DMG MORI for many years and this has resulted in an enormous wealth of experience in this sector on the one hand and the development and continued development of path-breaking manufacturing

technologies on the other. The HSC Center in Geretsried and the Mould Laboratory in Japanese Nara impressively underscore this competence with specialised application technicians who always develop optimum manufacturing solutions for the tool and mould making sector. Trials are carried out here, customers are given technological support and training courses are offered.

The demands on precision, long-term accuracy and surface qualities are met by stable DMG MORI machining centers that are convincing with their thermo-symmetric design and innovative cooling systems. While spindles with shaft, flange and sleeve cooling ensure best surfaces, dynamic linear drives enable the required precision and at the same time shorter machining times.

At the Die & Mould trade fair in Bangalore, DMG MORI will be presenting its branch competence with the powerful entry-level vertical machining centre ecoMill 600 V as well as the high-tech vertical machining centers DMC 650 V and NVX 5080 and the universal milling machine DMU 65 monoBLOCK^®.

CELOS^® is on board, as it is in all high-tech machines from DMG MORI. This uniform, app-based user interface enables consistent management, documentation and visualisation of order, process and machine data. In die & mold applications in particular, users benefit here from a seamless process chain.

CELOS^® from DMG MORI for Industry 4.0

The topic “Industry 4.0” is dominating the discussion of the future like no other, even in the sector of machine tool construction. As the leading manufacturer of metal removing machine tools worldwide, DMG MORI supports its customers on their way to

digital transformation of manufacturing process chains with the app-based CELOS^® system, which the machine tool manufacturer first presented around three years ago and which it has consistently continued to develop in a targeted manner ever since. Using this uniform user interface for machine and office PC, employees in shop floor and job scheduling can manage, document and visualise job order, process and machine data.

Thanks to its open architecture, CELOS^® allows the exchange of information with higher-level structures in addition to its effects in the shop floor area. So CELOS^® offers customers complete integration of their machines in the company organisation while simultaneously creating today the interface of metal cutting production in the cyber-physical production system of the future. The benefits in day-to-day operation are convincing: a 30 percent time saving in tooling times and 50 percent lower time and effort for the calculation of technology values or the search for important information are just a few of the effects that can be achieved with CELOS^®. 

ecoMill V series – New revolutionary vertical machining centres in the new design with the new DMG MORI Multi-Touch SLIMline^® control

With the ecoMill 600 V at the Die & Mould trade fair in Bangalore, DMG MORI is presenting the new generation of the ecoMill V series .

DMG MORI has defined a new standard of performance in the sector of entry-level machines with the ECOLINE product line. Even at the very first glance, the vertical machining centre impresses with its new design that ensures further improved work ergonomics and a higher level of value retention. The ecoMill V series is based on a C-frame cast iron bed for the best stiffness and vibration characteristics ensuring highest precision. Ball screws of the highest quality and a powerful 12,000 rpm spindle were combined to meet the highest standards in production. The performance of the ecoMill V machines even in the smallest size is outstanding already in the standard version. The highest precision (without direct scales) can be realized, due to direct coupling in X / Y, no belt drive for no backlash. An optimized machine structure also increases stability during machining, and a high degree of manufacturing flexibility is provided in the standard version by having 30 tool pockets in the tool magazine. The absolute highlight is the new 19 – inches DMG MORI multi-touch SLIMline® multi-touch control with Operate on SIEMENS (19” / Operate on SIEMENS / 400 V) with top screen resolution and touch function represents the next advanced step for a modern user interface. The practical and ergonomically optimised 19″ multi-touch display with its maximised resolution and 45° swivel range offers decisive user benefits.The new ecoMill V series is also available with DMG MORI SLIMline^® Panel (15“ / MAPPS IV on FANUC).

CAMWorks 3D CNC Machining Software uses surface finish, GD&T and tolerance information in SOLIDWORKS® 2016 to automate the generation of CNC Toolpaths

Geometric Ltd, a global leader in 3D CNC machining software, will present critical new functionality in CAMWorks to simplify and speed up the CNC programming process in the Tool and Die Industry by using manufacturing data; including tolerances, surface finish, GD&T, thread callouts, etc. in SOLIDWORKS 3D models, at Booth #C05, Hall 2 from 6th to 9th April, at DIEMOULD India 2016 in Bengaluru, India.

CAMWorks now has the ability to read dimensional information and will automatically select the correct tools, speeds, and feeds to meet the surface finish requirements called out in the model, set nominal values for asymmetric tolerances and select the appropriate tools, operations, and strategies to generate toolpaths to meet the requirements. This functionality automates the CNC programming process and eliminates the necessity to manually calculate allowances when defining CNC tool paths, or the need to rebuild 3D models to mean geometry, eliminating potential mistakes, while saving time and money, and will streamline the transition from design to manufacturing.

Available through an upcoming, second-quarter 2016 point release of CAMWorks® 2016, ‘Tolerance Based Machining’ will automatically select the correct machining strategies and eliminate long-standing differences between design practices required to tolerance parts based on fit, form, and function vs. manufacturing’s need to machine geometry based on mean dimensions and tolerances. CAMWorks 2016 is also the only CNC application that can read surface finish annotations and automatically select the tools, operations and strategies for correct tool path generation.

“For years, CNC programmers have had to read drawings and manually select tools, feeds and speeds, and hope the selections achieved desired results,” explains Swadhin Bhide, Head – Geometry Technology Solutions at Geometric. “CAMWorks solved part of this problem by capturing best practices and using those practices to automate toolpath generation. Now this game-changing technology has been extended to automatically read surface finish and dimensional requirements and select the correct machining strategies to automatically generate toolpaths.”

“With this new capability, CAMWorks 2016 software will automatically select the correct tools, feeds and speeds based on geometry as well as the manufacturing information captured in the 3D model. This significantly speeds up the CNC programming process, while reducing errors and time consuming manual efforts previously required,” he added.