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Imagine a world without vibration. It would make your life easier, right? Eliminating vibration in machining completely is not possible. But with our machining tool holders, you can reduce vibration in machining substantially. Say hello to MAQ’s self-tuning mass damper™.
Our anti-vibration tool holder products are being used frequently in the automotive industry, the energy sector, and at part manufacturers, to name a few. Our vibration damped machining tool holder comes with length-diameter combinations as “in stock” for covering most of the needs, both in metric and inch fractions, and stands tight tolerance restrictions.
All our vibration damped turning tools have the self-tuning mass damper technology inside and cover lengths from 3xD to 15xD. Starting from 10 mm in diameter, the “in-stock” item covers up to 60 mm in diameter. Bigger sizes are available as “on-request” and also the “custom-made
Our vibration damped milling tools have multiple diameters and use most common standardized backend solutions, such as HSK, BT, PSC, KM, CAT and etc.
The unique self-tuning property enables MAQ damped machining tools outperform the solutions on the market while providing better surface finish and higher process reliability.
The result of extensive research
The STMD™ technology is the result of over 25 years of research, testing, and product development from our founders and experts. On the images to the right, you can see the difference between conventional tools, our leading competitors, and MAQ’s STMD™ tools. Our technology results in superior performance compared to other damped tool holders on the market. MAQ STMD™ anti-vibration tool holders not only improve feeds and speeds, but also improve the finishing of the final surface. It will decrease adjustment time and provide a smooth surface finish that doesn’t need secondary operations.
How is the STMD™ tool holder able to achieve better results? In all machining processes where a workpiece is getting cut by a machining tool, the machine tool will vibrate and will leave bumping surface marks on the workpiece. These marks will create a bumping force on the machining tool at the same frequency if the cutting speed remains the same, and the machining tool will vibrate more and more over time.
MAQ’s STMD™ tool holder produces a better surface finish because the mass damping system can cover a wide range of vibration frequencies. The STMD™ can maintain the rigidity of the machining tool holder and cover a wide range of L/D ratios and machining parameters.
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STMD™ (Self-Tuning Mass Damper) is MAQ’s patented vibration-damping technology that automatically adjusts to changing vibration frequencies during machining. By adapting in real time, it absorbs and dissipates harmful energy that causes chatter, poor surface finish, and premature tool wear. Unlike traditional tuned mass dampers, it requires no manual calibration or setup. The self-adjusting design offers a plug-and-play solution that improves machining stability, enhances tool life, and enables smoother, more accurate results across various cutting operations and materials — helping manufacturers simplify machining with higher process reliability.
MAQ’s vibration-damped tools equipped with STMD™ technology deliver stable performance even at long overhangs – typically between 5×D and 15×D, depending on diameter, material, and setup. The technology automatically adapts to each tool’s vibration frequency, maintaining consistent stability in deep-hole and long-reach machining. This eliminates the need for manual tuning or recalibration while allowing users to operate at higher speeds and feeds. Whether used in turning, boring, or milling, STMD™ ensures precise cutting performance and surface quality even when solid tools would struggle with excessive vibration and instability.
MAQ’s STMD™ technology minimizes vibration and chatter, resulting in smoother surface finishes, longer tool life, and improved dimensional accuracy. The self-tuning mechanism ensures stability under varying cutting conditions, allowing higher feed rates and shorter cycle times without compromising quality. By eliminating manual adjustments and reducing vibration amplitude, users experience more predictable processes, reduced tool wear, and fewer finishing operations. The overall effect is better productivity, consistent part quality, and reliable performance – making STMD™ a practical solution for manufacturers aiming to enhance machining precision and efficiency across multiple applications.
MAQ uses a self-adjusting mass damper that adapts automatically to changing vibration frequencies. Unlike traditional tuned mass dampers, it doesn’t rely on fixed settings, viscous fluids, or manual calibration. This means consistent performance across a wider range of L/D ratios, less setup time, and stable cutting even when conditions vary. The result is a simpler, plug-and-play solution that stays reliable without extra maintenance.
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