INNOVATION TAKES CENTER STAGE AT DIE & MOULD INDIA 2026

The 14^th DIE & MOULD INDIA International Exhibition will witness participation from key industry players such as STM, AceMicromatic Group, Mastercam, LMW, Renishaw, and Jyoti CNC Automation. Taking place from April 21–24, 2026, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, the event will serve as a platform for these companies to present cutting-edge solutions in die and mold manufacturing, reinforcing the sector’s shift toward high-precision, digitally enabled production.

AceMicromatic Group  |  www.acemicromatic.net  |  Hall & Stall: 6/C-01

Vertical Machining Centers
AMG’s 740G-30 Graphite Machining Center

The 740G-30 is a specialized Vertical Machining Center from the ADL-MCD G-Series, engineered specifically to handle the unique challenges of graphite and non-metal applications. While standard CNC machines often struggle with the abrasive and invasive nature of graphite dust, the 740G-30 is built with specialized protection systems to ensure both high productivity and long-term machine reliability.

Key Performance Specifications

The 740G-30 offers a balanced work envelope and high-speed capabilities tailored for precision electrode manufacturing and aerospace components. The machine features a work envelope with 760 X 425 X 460 mm travel (X/Y/Z) and a table size of 900 X 400 mm. It is equipped with a BBT-30 direct drive spindle that offers a standard speed of 10,000 rpm, with optional upgrades available up to 20,000 rpm. The machine delivers a positioning accuracy of 0.010 mm and repeatability of ±0.003 mm, as per ISO 230-2 standards. It is capable of rapid traverse rates of 24/24/24 m/min and cutting feed rates of up to 20,000 mm/min.

Specialized Graphite Protection & Features

To combat the ingress of fine graphite powder, the 740G-30 includes several dedicated “Graphite-Ready” features.

The machine incorporates dust protection features such as a spindle air curtain, special double-protection telescopic covers, and specialized LM guideways and ball screws designed to withstand graphite powder. For efficient tool management, it is equipped with a 20-tool Twin Arm ATC featuring a magazine isolation door that prevents dust contamination of the tool holders.

For wet machining applications, the unit utilizes a Compact Paper Band Filtration System (CPBF) along with a multi-stage coolant tank. The machine can be configured for wet, dry, or hybrid machining modes depending on specific process requirements.

Versatile Applications

Beyond graphite EDM electrodes, the 740G-30 is an ideal solution for machining a wide range of advanced materials, including ceramics, silicon carbide, carbon and glass fiber, and composite materials.

It is well-suited for industries such as battery cell manufacturing, nuclear reactor components, furnace parts, and defence equipment.
The machine also supports advanced geometries, including 4^th- and 5^th-axis applications, through optional rotary and tilting tables.

Mastercam India  |  www.mastercamindia.com   |  Hall & Stall: 2/H-21

CAM Platforms
Mastercam EverPath Technology: A New Era in CAM Programming

Mastercam’s newly introduced EverPath Technology represents a fundamental rethinking of how CNC toolpaths are created, edited, and validated. Rather than evolving incrementally, EverPath has been built from the ground up as a next-generation CAM platform designed to simplify complexity while enhancing control.

At its core, EverPath addresses long-standing challenges in manufacturing—rising part complexity, shrinking lead times, and a widening gap between experienced programmers and new talent. Traditional CAM systems often require users to navigate different interfaces for each toolpath type, leading to inefficiencies and extended training cycles. EverPath eliminates this fragmentation through a unified, color-coded workflow that remains consistent across 2D, 3D, and multi-axis strategies. 

One of the defining aspects of EverPath is its ‘automatic-first, but not automatic-only’ philosophy. Routine decisions such as cutting parameters and linking moves are intelligently handled by the system, allowing programmers to focus on higher-value decisions. At the same time, complete transparency ensures that experienced users retain full control to refine and optimize toolpaths based on their expertise. 

The platform also introduces real-time toolpath regeneration, eliminating the traditional cycle of edit–rebuild–validate. Programmers can instantly see the impact of changes, enabling faster iteration and more confident decision-making. Combined with seamless transitions between 3- and 5-axis workflows and a built-in user assistance system, EverPath significantly reduces cognitive load while improving productivity and consistency.

Renishaw Metrology Systems India Ltd  |  www.renishaw.com
Hall & Stall: 2/H-16

Machine Tool Probing & Tool Setting Solutions
Renishaw Enables Simple Automation with Machine Tool Probing

In manufacturing, productivity losses rarely occur at the cutter; they arise when issues are detected at the end of the process. Long machining cycles, multiple setups, and fluctuating shop floor temperatures can turn minor variations into late-stage defects, rework, and missed delivery timelines. The practical solution lies in moving alignment, measurement, and correction onto the CNC machine, ensuring that quality is controlled during machining rather than inspected afterward. This is the core objective of Renishaw’s machine tool probing (MTP) and tool setting solutions.

Across Indian toolrooms—ranging from large captive facilities to smaller contract toolrooms—the operational challenges remain the same: dependency on skilled operators, thermal drift over extended machining periods, and the cost implications of unloading heavy dies only to identify setup or wear-related issues.

On-machine probes such as the RMP600 and OMP400 automate die alignment, establish accurate work offsets, and verify critical features during machining. Integrated compensation routines further manage temperature variations in real time. When paired with tool setting systems such as the NC4, which monitor tool length, diameter, runout, and wear, cutting conditions remain stable from roughing to finish. The result is straightforward: fewer cuts, shorter try outs, and predictable deliveries without adding operational complexity.

It is also important to address a common misconception: automation need not be complex, expensive, or disruptive. Simple automation is about a disciplined process control loop—Measure, Verify, and Correct—implemented directly on the machine. While coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) continue to play a role, their function shifts from defect detection to validation. This shift turns long-cycle, complex machining processes into first-time-right outcomes, enhancing delivery reliability.

Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd  |  www.jyoti.co.in  |  Hall & Stall: 6/B-03

5-Axis Machining Centers
GU5 Five: High-Performance 5-Axis Gantry Machining Center

The GU5 FIVE is a gantry-moving 5-axis machining center engineered by Huron Graffenstaden, a brand known for its precision engineering capabilities for designing high accuracy and high-speed 5-axis machines that cater to defence, aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and other precision machining sectors.

In today’s manufacturing environment, machinists demand machines that offer superior dynamics along with accuracy and reliability in the 5-axis machining segment. The GU series provides an optimal balance of advanced technology and return on investment, enabling the efficient handling of complex machining tasks with precision and versatility. Its gantry-moving structure ensures a combination of stability and high dynamic performance.

This gantry-type 5-axis machine offers stability, precision, versatility, and efficiency, making it suitable for demanding applications across multiple industries. It is designed with special attention to ease of access for preventive maintenance, including lubrication, pneumatics, and proximity systems, thereby enhancing operator convenience.

The electro spindle combines speed, torque, and power to achieve high chip removal rates, improving productivity while maintaining high accuracy. The cradle-type rotary tilting table offers indexing accuracy of up to 0.001°. A mill-turn table is available as an optional feature to suit specific application requirements. Additionally, the specially designed pick-up type ATC with a 40-tool capacity enables faster tool changes, with a tool-to-tool change time of just 3 seconds.

LMW Ltd  |  www.lmwcnc.com  |  Hall & Stall: 6/A-02

Compact Turnmill Centers
LMW’s S Turn 2M for Versatile Machining

The S Turn 2M Turnmill Center is a versatile machining solution, offering a maximum turning length of 400 mm, a turning diameter of 320 mm, and a chuck size of 200 mm. It is equipped with a 12-station live tool turret, delivering a rotary tool speed of up to 6,000 rpm and a rapid tool change time of 0.7 seconds.

The machine is well-suited for a wide range of industries, including automotive, electronics, aerospace, energy, and pump and valve manufacturing.

S&T Machinery Pvt Ltd  |  www.stmcnc.com
Hall & Stall: 6/A-06

Double Column Machining Centers
STM High-Rigidity Solutions for Large-Scale Tooling

As industries such as automotive, white goods, large television panels, and composite manufacturing move toward larger and more complex products, the demand for large-format mold and die manufacturing continues to grow. To address this need, STM offers a comprehensive range of double column machining centers designed for high-precision machining of large tooling and structural components, with machine capacities ranging from 2 m to 12 m in bed length. These machines are equipped with angular head spindle configurations, enabling flexible multi-surface machining for complex tooling applications.

The STM double column platform is engineered with high structural rigidity, a wide-span column design, and a thermally stable machine architecture, ensuring consistent machining accuracy even during extended cycles. These machines are particularly suited for large automotive molds, compression molds, RTM tooling, and heavy die applications, where dimensional stability and surface quality are critical.

With advanced motion control, high-torque spindle options, and optimized cutting dynamics, STM double column machining centers enable Indian manufacturers to produce large-scale, high-precision tooling aligned with global engineering standards for the Indian shop floor.

UCAM Pvt Ltd  |  www.ucamind.com
Hall & Stall: 3/K-05

CNC Tilting Rotary Tables
UCAM USSR 200q TN for Multi-Axis Machining

The USSR-250q TN is a compact and lightweight CNC tilting table designed for multi-axis machining. It features a robust tilt axis that ensures stable performance, allows for easy installation, and supports both pneumatic and hydraulic clamping. The table is supplied ready to fit with a rotary union, enabling seamless fluid integration.

Ideal for precision die and mold as well as complex part machining, it delivers high accuracy, reliability, and enhanced operational flexibility.