The die mould industry in India is poised for a growth at a CAGR of 9%. Abundant opportunities abound in the Indian die mould sector, particularly with the expanding presence of industries such as Automobile, Electronics, Medical, and Aerospace within the country, says Mr. Indraneel Bhattacharya, Vice-President Sales and Marketing, LMW, in conversation with Mr. Nishant Kashyap.
By Nishant Kashyap
What are the current trends and demands you’ve observed in the Indian die mould industry?
The prominent trend in the die and mould market is the increasing demands for products that are high speed, high accurate to machine different dies like casting patterns, forging dies, die casting dies, press tools, rubber moulds, blow moulds, injection moulds, etc. Additionally, a significant development in this market involves the integration of technology to enhance the quality and efficiency of products.
How do you perceive the business outlook for the die mould industry in India in the coming years? Are there specific growth areas or challenges you anticipate?
The die mould industry in India is poised for a growth at a CAGR of 9%. Abundant opportunities abound in the Indian die mould sector, particularly with the expanding presence of industries such as Automobile, Electronics, Medical, and Aerospace within the country. The government’s initiatives, such as “Make in India,” further contribute to creating substantial prospects for the die mould industry.
Can you highlight some of the innovative solutions or products you have for the die & mould industry needs?
We have got 4 products for the Die & Mould Industry of India:
J5 – Vertical Machining Center
J Series machines have high demand in the market for its exceptional reliability, performance and precision. This versatile series has stroke capabilities of X-axis from 600 mm to 1 metre, Y-axis upto 600 mm and Z-axis from 500 mm to 600 mm and boasts spindle power ranging from 7.5 to 22 kW, with direct drive spindle speed of upto 12,000 rpm.
JG 50 – High speed moving column VMC
JG50 is a compact yet highly productive high-speed moving column VMC, purpose-built to meet the rigorous demands of modern industries. The machine has very high acceleration of greater than 1G and spindle speeds upto 16,000 rpm. The tool change takes only 1 second and saves enormous time. The machine is also ultra-compact which saves shop floor space.
JD 1 – Compact VMC
JD1 has a stroke capabilities of 500 mm on the X-axis, 400 mm on the Y-axis and 320 mm on the Z-axis. It also boasts a spacious table size of 650 mm X 400 mm. With a direct drive BBT 30 high speed spindle upto 24,000 rpm, this machine is capable of delivering unparalleled performance and accuracy.
S Turn I – Horizontal Turning Center
S Turn I – Next Generation Turning Center comes with 8 inch chuck, maximum diameter of 320 mm and maximum length of 300 mm. It has 8 station hydraulic turret, spindle speed of 4500 rpm and spindle power of 5.5/7.5 kW.
How does your company stay competitive in a dynamic market, and what strategies or technologies do you employ to maintain your position in the industry?
We remain agile in response to the dynamic market, always prepared to promptly offer solutions to our customers. In meeting industry demands, we offer machines characterised by both high speed and precision.
What message or value would you like to convey to the Die & Mould Industry, regarding your company’s role in the industry and the benefits of your products or services?
Apart from our solutions to die mould industry, we have 55 products and 88 variants of CNC machines. Our machines address the industry demands like high quality and precision for accurate machining results, products that can consistently meet tight tolerance, ensuring the production of high precision components. The machines also precisely cater to market needs by delivering optimal efficiency and productivity, achieving maximum output, minimizing cycle times and significantly reducing downtime. We have a strong service team across India and LMW is the first machine tool manufacturer to offers online (e-commerce) sales of spares.
