High Productivity enabled by Self Tuning Mass Damper on Machining Tools
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| Coordinator | MAQ AB - MAQ AB, Bromma |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 1 786 275 |
| Project duration | April 2019 - October 2020 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
With the tagline of simplify machining, MAQ offers the Self-Tuning Mass Damper STMD technology on machine tools to reduce cumbersome vibrations in machining operations. The purpose of the project is to accelerate the uptake of the STMD technology and to penetrate the market with its initial portfolio. A successful deployment of the MAQ STMD will reduce the energy consumption, raw material consumption and waste in machining industry.
Expected results and effects
The early adopters to MAQ technology had demonstrated both a saving in production cost and an improvement in machining process reliability / less waste. With the MAQ products, some customers managed to reduce the cycle time for machining by 50%, and most customers achieved a better surface finish and dimension tolerances. Within the project, MAQ also demonstrated the success of its 15XD products on the market, and pushed the application limit of damped machining tools. After the project, MAQ had also strengthened its IPR with a few granted patents and trademarks.
Planned approach and implementation
Through the project, MAQ has improved its business operation with both engineering expertise and market/sales force. The new team members have relevant experience in growing a start-up business and good knowledge in CNC tool design and standards. The quality of the MAQ products are significantly improved through the project, and the supply chain is further strengthened with build-in quality check steps. The market impression of MAQ as a brand is stronger on the international market, because of the success stories at the end-users and the marketing activities.