MAQ AB develops self-tuning mass dampers (STMD™) that significantly reduce vibrations in CNC milling, turning, and holemaking operations, addressing the issue of regenerative tool chatter. Their vibration damped tool holders enhance machining reliability, decrease cycle times by 30%, and lower scrap rates by 2%, resulting in improved productivity and cost efficiency.
Funding
$297.3K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
CNC milling, turning, and holemaking operations are often plagued by regenerative tool chatter, leading to vibrations that reduce machining accuracy and efficiency. These vibrations increase tooling costs, extend cycle times, and result in higher scrap rates.
Solution
MAQ AB offers self-tuning mass dampers (STMD™) integrated into vibration-damped tool holders, providing a plug-and-play solution to mitigate vibrations in CNC machining. The STMD™ technology automatically adjusts to the targeted frequency during machining, eliminating the need for manual tuning and enabling the use of the same tool holder across various applications. By reducing vibrations, MAQ's tool holders enhance machining reliability, allowing for increased speed and feed rates, which decreases cycle times by up to 30%. The reduction in vibration also minimizes tooling costs by up to 10% and lowers scrap rates by approximately 2%, leading to improved productivity and cost efficiency.
Target Audience
MAQ AB's products are designed for end users, distributors, and part manufacturers across various industries, including automotive, energy, and aerospace, who require anti-vibration tools for CNC milling, turning, and holemaking operations.
Features
- Self-tuning mass damper (STMD™) technology automatically adjusts to the machining operation's frequency.
- Tungsten mass inside the tool holder provides damping without the use of oils or viscous fluids.
- New-age polymer provides elastic support, self-adjusting its stiffness according to the frequency.
- Available in various length-diameter combinations for internal turning, milling, and boring.
- Compatible with common standardized backend solutions such as HSK, BT, PSC, and KM.
- Suitable for L/D ratios up to 7xD in rotational fine boring tools.
- Fine-adjusting mechanism ensures precision holes with tolerances as tight as IT7 (or even IT6).
- Exchangeable cutter heads enable both forward and back boring operations.
- Coolant-through feature helps flush away chips, cools the workpiece, and extends the lifespan of cutting inserts.