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Introducing the MAQ Rotational Fine Boring Tools

3/25/2025

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Unparalleled Precision and Efficiency with MAQ’s Rotational Fine Boring Tools – The Next Step in Advanced Machining Solutions
by Bernard Martin
MAQ self-tuning mass damper tool holders
MAQ AB has introduced its new Rotational Fine Boring Tools, engineered for fine boring with exceptional precision, surface finish, and ease of operation. In this article, we're going to explore the key features, benefits, and applications of this new technology.

What Is Rotational Fine Boring?
​Rotational fine boring is a precision machining process commonly performed on milling machines, where the tool rotates while the workpiece remains stationary. This method is ideal for achieving high-accuracy hole dimensions and surface finishes.

However, as the tool’s length-to-diameter ratio (L/D) exceeds 3, vibrations become a significant challenge, demanding tools equipped with advanced vibration-dampening technology.

Unlike conventional turning tools with straight shanks, MAQ’s Rotational Fine Boring Tools are specifically designed to pair seamlessly with milling tool backends, which vary in their L/D ratios and vibration frequencies.

​Thanks to MAQ’s STMD (Self-Tuning Mass Damper) technology, these tools adapt dynamically to a broader range of vibration frequencies, delivering unmatched precision, stability, and reliability, even in complex machining tasks.
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Key Features of MAQ Rotational Fine Boring Tools

MAQ’s latest tools boast a range of advanced features that set them apart -
  • Self-Balancing Mechanism – Integrated technology minimizes vibration and ensures exceptional stability, even at rotational speeds up to 20,000 RPM. This results in smoother, more reliable cutting and reduced tool wear.
  • Fine Adjustability – Precision adjustments in micron increments (0.001 mm) enable tight tolerances as precise as IT7—or even IT6—making these tools ideal for high-accuracy operations.
  • Compatibility – Designed for use with standard toolholders  like CAT, BT & HSK, these tools integrate seamlessly into existing CNC machine setups without additional investments.
  • Length-to-Diameter (L/D) Ratios Up to 7xD – The tools are capable of handling operations with extended length-to-diameter ratios while maintaining superior vibration control.
  • Exchangeable Cutter Heads – These tools offer the versatility of forward and back boring operations, adapting effortlessly to your machining requirements.
  • Coolant-Through Design – Integrated coolant channels flush away chips, cool the workpiece, and extend the lifespan of cutting inserts, improving performance and reducing downtime.
  • Surface Finish Excellence – Cutting-edge design and vibration control deliver exceptional surface quality, often eliminating the need for secondary finishing operations.
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Introducing Six Unique Models: CK1 to CK6

We’re excited to launch the first batch of Rotational Fine Boring Tools, available in six models (CK1 to CK6). These tools cover a wide range of applications, allowing you to achieve precision-perfect holes in sizes ranging from 20 mm to 150 mm. Whether you’re working on a simple project or a complex machining task, MAQ tools provide the accuracy and efficiency you need to elevate your operations.
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Benefits of Using MAQ Rotational Fine Boring Tools

The MAQ Rotational Fine Boring Tools offer unmatched benefits that make them essential for high-precision machining:
  • Precision Performance -  Achieve consistent, micron-level tolerances for critical components such as engine blocks, hydraulic valves, and bearing housings.
  • Enhanced Productivity -  High-speed operation (up to 20,000 RPM) and reduced setup times deliver faster cycle times and increased throughput.
  • Superior Vibration Control -  The self-balancing mechanism minimizes vibration, improving tool life, machine wear, and performance stability.
  • Cost Efficiency - By delivering superior surface finishes, these tools reduce or eliminate secondary finishing operations like polishing and grinding.
  • Extended Tool Life - Optimized cutting geometry and balance reduce cutting edge wear, ensuring a longer lifespan and lowering overall production costs.
  • Maximum Flexibility - With L/D ratios up to 7xD and exchangeable cutter heads, these tools are versatile enough to tackle the most complex boring operations.
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HOW STMD™ MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

Tuned mass damper tool holders aren’t new, but self-tuning mass damper tool holders is unheard of – until MAQ. Our vibration-damping milling tool holders with the STMD™ technology are easy to install and easy to use. It works at any setup you have in your production facility.
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You can think of it as a smart milling tool holder that adjusts to machining conditions in real-time while enabling you to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO). You will be able to shorten production time in several ways. One of them is because our milling tool holders make tuning unnecessary – it does it for you automatically!
MAQ STMD smart milling tool holder Tuned mass damper
MAQ STMD smart milling rotary toolholder with tuned mass damper

​Versatility at Your Fingertips
MAQ’s Rotational Fine Boring Tools are designed to deliver flexibility without compromise. The exchangeable cutter heads support both forward and back boring operations, adapting to a variety of machining needs. The coolant-through feature further enhances their functionality, improving chip evacuation, cooling the workpiece, and prolonging insert life—all essential for maintaining peak performance in high-demand environments.

With the launch of the CK1 to CK6 series, MAQ has raised the bar in  fine boring technology, offering precision, efficiency, and versatility in one robust solution. Whether you’re working with aerospace components, automotive parts, or general precision engineering tasks, these tools will help you achieve exceptional results—faster, easier, and with greater reliability.

Upgrade your boring operations with MAQ Rotational Fine Boring Tools and experience the next level of precision machining. Contact JMI CNC & Automation today to learn more about how these innovative tools can transform your workflow!
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MAQ Self-Tuning Mass Dampers Keep a Coin Steady During Machining Operations

3/11/2025

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Self-Tuning Mass Dampers Keep a Coin Steady During Machining Operations
Despite operating at elevated rotational speeds, the MAQ devibe holder effectively minimizes vibration, thanks to its integrated self-balancing mechanism and advanced STMD (Self-Tuning Mass Damper) technology.

This is particularly significant because it highlights how MAQ's tools overcome common challenges associated with extended length-to-diameter ratios (L/D), delivering superior surface finishes and achieving micron-level tolerances.

For manufacturing sectors requiring extreme precision, such as aerospace and automotive, this performance represents a major leap forward in efficiency and reliability, reducing rework and eliminating the need for secondary operations.
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Make Plans to Visit IMTS 2024!

9/2/2024

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JMI CNC Tooling Automation IMTS 2024 Tooling Workholding Products
​JMI CNC Tooling & Automation is proud to announce the participation of our esteemed principals at IMTS 2024 in Chicago.

​This premier manufacturing technology show, which runs from September 9-14, 2024, will feature innovations and products from leading companies represented by JMI, including Achteck, BRM Brush Research, Blue Photon Workholding, GMN Spindles, Jergens Workholding, MAQ Devibe Tooling, Pratt Burnerd America, and Widen Cutting Tools.

These industry leaders will showcase their latest advancements and solutions, highlighting their commitment to excellence and innovation in the CNC tooling and automation sectors.

Achteck America, Inc

Achteck is one of the world's fast growing manufacturers of carbide cutting tools, friction materials, wear resistant items, and civil engineering products.
Achteck IMTS 2024 West Building, Level 3 -- 431258 -- Tooling & Workholding
West Building, Level 3 — 431258 — Tooling & Workholding
  • Cut-Off Tools/Attachments
  • Carbide Indexable Inserts
  • Drills
  • End Mills
  • Grooving Tools
  • Milling Cutters

Brush Research

Brush Research Manufacturing is a leading American manufacturer of premium quality power brushes, twisted-in-wire brushes, and the BRM Flex-Hone Tool. Focused on creating solutions for metal surface finishing, deburring, cleaning and polishing, Brush Research sells products domestically as well as exports products to a global network of distributors.
Brush Research IMTS 2024 North Building, Level 3 -- 237148 Abrasive Machining/Sawing/Finishing
North Building, Level 3 — 237148 — Abrasive Machining/Sawing/Finishing
  • ​Burnishing, Honing & Lapping Tools
  • Deburring Tools
  • Deburring Equipment
  • End Finishing Equipment

Blue Photon Technology & Workholding Systems LLC

Blue Photon’s patented workholding products are a manufacturer’s solution to hold parts for tight-tolerance machining and inspection. Blue Photon designs and manufacturers grip technology for complex-shaped, and hard-to-hold parts. Blue Photon grippers are easily installed into fixtures to grip and support the part without the use of mechanical clamps.
Blue Photon Technology & Workholding Systems LLC IMTS 2024 West Building, Level 3 431446 Tooling & Workholding
West Building, Level 3 — 431446 — Tooling & Workholding
  • Adhesive workholding products
  • ​Filtering Systems
  • Workholding Systems

GMN USA

GMN USA is the North American Spindle Sales and Service Center for GMN Paul Mueller Industries, a world-wide supplier of high-speed machine tool spindles, high precision bearings, clutches and seals
GMN Spindles IMTS North Building, Level 3 237065 Abrasive Machining Sawing Finishing
North Building, Level 3 — 237065 — Abrasive Machining/Sawing/Finishing
  • ​Spindle Repair and Maintenance Services
  • Retrofitting, Rebuilding, Remanufacturing Services
  • Bearings, Pulleys, Clutches, Gears and V-BeltsGrinding Attachments and Accessories​
  • Motors, Non-Servo Including Spindles, Drive Units, & Power Feeds

Jergens

Jergens Inc is a global manufacturing leader of CNC machining custom workholding products. Today, you'll find their vises, clamps & fixturing systems, tooling components, at work in just about every segment of the metalcutting industry on every continent. And our innovative engineered solutions like the patented Ball Lock®️ Mounting System and Fixture-Pro®️ 5-axis workholding have changed the way manufacturers worldwide think about metalworking productivity.
Jergens IMTS West Building, Level 3  432154  Tooling & Workholding
West Building, Level 3 — 432154 — Tooling & Workholding
  • Lifting and Positioning Equipment
  • Tooling Systems, Modular and/or Quick-Change
  • Fixturing Systems
  • Clamps and Fixturing Devices​
  • Vises and Vise Jaws
  • Workholding

MAQ

MAQ wanted to make machining easier for you. An alternative to traditional vibration damped machining tools, MAQ turned a complex technology into a simple yet effective, plug-and-play solution. MAQ’s self-tuning mass damper (STMD™) is used for CNC milling, turning, and holemaking operations. A vibration damped machine tool or tool holder that heavily reduces the unpredictable and frustrating byproducts of machining: vibrations (regenerative tool chatter).
MAQ Devibe Bar IMTS 2024
Location TBA

Pratt Burnerd America-Atlas Workholding

Pratt Burnerd America is in the business of supplying quality workholding products for CNC Lathes and turning machines throughout North America. They have one of the largest varieties of rotary workholding products in the world, with Power Chucks, Manual Chucks, Collet Chucks, Collets, Special Chucks, Rotating Cylinders, and Workholding Accessories. 
Pratt Burnerd IMTS 2024 West Building, Level 3 431384 Tooling & Workholding
West Building, Level 3 — 431384 — Tooling & Workholding
  • Collets, Solid and Master
  • Live Centers
  • Chuck Jaws and Collets
  • Diaphragm Chucks
  • Gear Chucks
  • Indexing Chucks
  • Power Chucks
  • ​Lathe Chucks

Widin

WIDEN has been manufacturing carbide cutting tools specialized in end mills, drills and reamers and continually striving to provide our customers with top quality products with competitive prices. WIDIN's North American operations are located in Schaumburg, Illinois and our 9,000-square foot facility carries over 90% of their products.
Widen Cutting Tools IMTS 2024 North Building, Level 3 -- 237247 Abrasive Machining/Sawing/Finishing
North Building, Level 3 — 237247 — Abrasive Machining/Sawing/Finishing
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How MAQ is Redefining Machining Standards

7/17/2024

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The article provides an in-depth look at MAQ's advancements in machining technology, particularly focusing on their innovative turning tool holders equipped with proprietary dampening technology. Ahmed Bousmina, a Mechanical Engineer at MAQ, offers insights into how these tools enhance efficiency and precision in the machining process. The discussion covers various aspects, including the versatility of tool designs, the significance of material choices, and the company's future directions.
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by ​Mariah Hellman

In an industry where precision and efficiency is paramount, MAQ has positioned themselves at the forefront of machining technology. Ahmed Bousmina, Mechanical Engineer at MAQ, sheds light on how the company is revolutionizing the machining process with its innovative tooling solutions, particularly focusing on turning tool holders equipped with proprietary dampening technology to combat harmful vibrations during machining.

Innovating for efficiency and flexibility
At the heart of MAQ’s product line are the turning tool holders, designed to accommodate a range of operational lengths and diameters, ensuring versatility for various machining tasks. “Our tools are categorized to simplify selection for our customers, focusing on the diameter and operational length rather than the total length of the tool, which is often irrelevant to the buyer,” Ahmed explains. This user-centric approach underscores MAQ’s commitment to providing solutions that genuinely meet the needs of operators and manufacturing professionals.

Cutting-edge dampening technology
What truly sets MAQ apart is the integration of dampening technology within their tool holders. This innovation significantly reduces vibrations that can compromise machining quality, allowing for smoother operations and higher precision. “We’ve divided our products into four main sections based on the tool’s diameter and the stick-out length, offering unparalleled performance across a wide range of specifications,” Ahmed says.

Carbide reinforced and steel options
When going into detail on the distinction between carbide-reinforced (CR) and full steel tool holders, Ahmed highlights how material choice is pivotal when machining at various lengths. “For longer tools where bending moments become a concern, carbide reinforcement on the tool’s back end ensures rigidity and optimal performance,” he noted. This nuanced understanding of material properties and machining dynamics is a testament to MAQ’s expertise and innovation in tool design.

Modular and monoblock configurations
MAQ offers tools in both modular and monoblock configurations, catering to different machining requirements. The modular system provides flexibility, allowing for head changes to accommodate various machining processes without the need for multiple tools. On the other hand, monoblock tools offer a rigid, integrated solution for specific applications. “This versatility ensures that our customers can achieve the best results with minimal tool changeover time,” Ahmed adds.

Future directions and market expansion
Looking ahead, MMAQ is focused on expanding its product range to provide for even more specialized needs. Already today, MAQ offers the widest range of products on the market, with the smallest tool measuring 6mm, and the largest up to 80mm in the standard range, while the capabilities span up to 350 millimeters in diameter and 5,5 meters in length. The technology is scalable, which enables everything from medical components requiring miniature precision to large-scale parts in the oil and gas or defense sectors. This, ensuring that MAQ’s technology is versatile enough to meet a broad spectrum of industry demands. Looking to the future, the goal is to expand the product range even more, to meet an even wider number of industries. “Our aim is to simplify machining worldwide, making it more efficient, precise, and cost-effective for our clients,” Ahmed concluded.
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With a relentless pursuit of innovation and a keen eye on the evolving needs of the machining industry, MAQ is not just a tool manufacturer – but a partner in machining excellence, paving the way for future advancements in the field.

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Indian Mountain Machine improves finish & reduces cycle time with devibe bar from MAQ

8/15/2023

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ABOUT: Indian Mountain Machine is committed to providing exceptional value through competitive pricing, superior quality, and dependable on-time deliveries as well as personal and professional customer service. Every year Indian Mountain Machine provides thousands of precision machined parts to companies of all sizes. They machine many types of materials including stainless, brass/bronze, copper, plastic, aluminum, epoxy, Delrin, nylon, PVC  and carbon fiber.
by ​Jerry McNealy, Owner, Indian Mountain Machine
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Indian Mountain Machine MAQ Devibe Bar success
My name is Jerry McNealy – I’ve been in the machining industry for over thirty years, and I am the owner and operator of Indian Mountain Machine based out of Jellico, Tennessee. Here, we handle some highly complex and precision parts (most of which have just as high a value placed on their cosmetics as they do their function/tolerance).

Pair this with the fact that I started running a CNC lathe only a couple years into my early career, and I can definitely claim to know a thing or two about some of the problems you tend to come across with thin-wall parts in a lathe.

At our shop, we do several somewhat thin wall long parts, and we’ve bought other anti-vibe bars in the past that have usually resulted in having to turn the RPM down very low, as well as the feed rates, which results in these projects taking a considerable amount of time to achieve the finish we need – and it’s still not good enough.

One day, we were tooling up another machine to do some parts, and I spoke with Gary McNealy at Jones Marketing Inc., who suggested that we try out this new chatter-free anti-vibe bar made by MAQ. I hadn’t yet heard of MAQ, but it looked interesting, and I trusted his recommendation. Looking back on it now, I’m extremely glad we did – because I have never seen anything perform quite as well as these bars do.
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Indian Mountain Machine running an MAQ Devibe Bar
We decided to start out with a 1” diameter bar, running some 6.5” long parts – which then progressed into some 8” long parts, and still only required a 1” diameter bar.

And as we continued to run parts, we kept increasing the speed and feed rate, before finally ending up around 1000 RPMs and a feed rate of .005 IPR.

We were completely surprised by the finish, not to mention the speed with which we could now produce these parts!

In fact, another incredible thing that the MAQ Bar’s performance has done is improve the product and its finish, allowing us to actually skip the dreaded sanding and polishing process. Some parts can even be cleaned and shipped straight to plating.


​We ended up going into some 9” long parts, which we were able to get the 1.25” bar for. To really illustrate how great the MAQ Bar is, though, when we first started running the parts, I went over to my toolbox and got the best 1.25” anti-vibe bar that we’d had previously, thinking that we might just try with it first and see how it goes. This bar has seen a lot of parts over the years, and it has a lot of character to show for it; rubber bands wrapped around it, bungee cords wrapped around the parts, the whole deal – anything to dampen vibration.

Using this bar, however, we only ended up with what I figured to be a low RPM, slow speed, and a very poor finish. This particular part we were working on was going to take up to an hour and 15 minutes to rough and finish the bore.

But once we switched over to the MAQ 1.25” Bar, it roughed and finished the part with the same bar in less than 15 minutes. The finished product was checking at under a 20 (micro), and was absolutely immaculate.

Like I said, I’ve been at this a long time – and I’ve definitely been around the block enough to recognize a game-changer when I see it.

MAQ Bars are, without a doubt, true standouts that have impressed me and the rest of the team here at Indian Mountain Machine. They are built to extremely high standards, save us valuable time, and are completely dependable, always resulting in final products that we are proud to ship out from our shop.

​I am personally a huge fan of MAQ, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. You will not be disappointed with what they have to offer.
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MAQ’s New Digital Protractor is here

5/10/2023

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MAQ Digital protractor (angle inclinometer
Here is our new MAQ Digital protractor, aka, "angle inclinometer",  that helps align the tool holders with the CNC lathe or toolholder. MAQs Digital protractor is an easy-to-use alignment tool that also has an illuminated screen for better visibility when aligning the tool holder. Dr Qilin Fu, CTO of MAQ AB will show on this video how to use our MAQ Digital Protractor.
This video demonstrates how to use a digital protractor - level indicator - angle indicator, to align a CNC turning tool. The video shows setting up the tool both in a turret of a turning machine and multi-task machines.
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Internal grooving with threading style inserts on STMD tools at 8xD

2/8/2023

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Via MAQ Tool.
Grooving has always been a challenging machining task, both for internal and external machining, due to its vibrations. Particularly for internal grooving operations, the feed force is aligned to the radial direction of the tool, and that excites substantial vibrations in the tool holder.
Internal grooving with threading style inserts on STMD tools at 8xD
​Traditionally the recommendation is to use a steel damped bar for grooving operations above 5xD and a carbide-reinforced damped bar for operations 6-7xD. Above 7xD it has earlier been nearly impossible to do grooving. Thanks to MAQ, it’s now possible to do grooving operations up to 8xD!

Using an STMD M25-255 product which is a standard steel bar damped with the STMD technology, with an SXFNR 251724 16 cutter head and 16 IR W 2.25 insert, we perform grooving at 8xD overhang length.

​Machining in alloyed steel of 4340 HRC 28-30, the grooving process was smooth and quiet. Thanks to the STMD technology, with its Self-Tuning capabilities, the tool adapts to different types of vibrations, and the limits are again pushed by MAQ.
Need to make a shallow groove for an O-ring seat or retaining rings? The standard selection of 16mm trigonal grooving inserts can help you make grooves with a max depth of 2.25mm. The width can be widened by a longitudinal turning operation.

Our mission is to bring new technology to the workshops to make things better, faster, and easier. “Simplify Machine” in other words!
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