SCHUNK demonstrates process optimization at AMB 2026

AMB in Stuttgart, the leading trade fair for metalworking, provides the framework for SCHUNK to position manufacturing solutions for productive and sustainable production. The company focuses on increasing the stability and capacity utilization of machine tools by reducing setup times and manual interventions. "AMB is about impact in manufacturing: less setup effort, fewer manual interventions, more stable uptime. For this, we are showing levers in the machining process: from individual clamping concepts to powerful overall solutions," explains Markus Michelberger, Head of Sales Clamping Technology at SCHUNK in Mengen.

Live demonstration: Interlocking pneumatics and electrics
A central component of the trade fair appearance is a live application that illustrates the interaction between automation and machining. An autonomous mobile robot (AMR) handles the transfer between the setup station and the machine tool. VERO-S zero-point clamping modules are used, which operate in both pneumatic and electric versions. While pneumatic modules demonstrate their strengths where high forces and direct machine integration are required, electric units are advantageous where autonomy, movement, and flexible logistics without a compressed air supply are decisive. This combination allows for a productive overall system without media gaps. To further secure loading and unloading processes on clamping towers, SCHUNK is presenting the new, retrofittable VERO-S cone gripper, which acts as a fail-safe device.

Flexibility in turning and milling processes
For the turning process, the company is introducing the ROTA THW3 2+2 4-jaw power chuck. With centric compensating workpiece clamping, it enables the flexible machining of different geometries while maintaining consistently high clamping forces. In the field of tool clamping, SCHUNK is expanding its portfolio with Tool Guard intermediate sleeves. These can be used in SCHUNK tool holders as well as in standard hydraulic expansion chucks available on the market. An integrated pull-out protection increases radial stiffness and reduces bending forces on the tool shank, which improves process stability, especially in heavy-duty machining and with dynamic milling strategies.




Engineering for specialized industry requirements
When standard solutions reach their limits with complex workpieces, SCHUNK offers customized engineering solutions. The company highlights this with industry-specific applications: In the aerospace environment, VERO-S Aviation clamping units enable flexible and low-deformation clamping of setup-intensive structural components, which reduces setup effort and increases surface quality. For infrastructure applications, SCHUNK demonstrates with the MAGNOS rail clamping system how rail, switch, and components for rail vehicles can be clamped securely, maintenance-free, and in a process-stable manner for the milling process.

Edited by Maria Brueva, Induportals editor – adapted by AI.

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