The AMB in Stuttgart represents metalworking in its entirety: As a leading trade fair, it showcases all areas of machining in one place – from machine tools to precision tools and measuring technology, as well as software, digitalization, and automation. In this environment, SCHUNK positions itself as a partner for productive manufacturing that can be reliably designed and sustainably developed. 'At AMB, it's about impact in manufacturing: less setup effort, fewer manual interventions, more stable runtime. For this, we show levers in the machining process: from individual clamping concepts to powerful overall solutions,' says Markus Michelberger, Head of Sales Clamping Technology at SCHUNK in Mengen. A holistic understanding of the process and the optimal interplay of machining and automation are crucial.
Live application: Pneumatics and electronics in perfect harmony
How seamless automation works in practice is demonstrated by SCHUNK through a live application. An AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) with a robotic arm takes over the handling between the setup area and the machine tool, executing the relevant steps in a seamlessly interlocked process. At the center is the coordinated interplay of pneumatic and electric VERO-S zero-point clamping modules: Pneumatics showcases its strengths where high forces, dynamics, and direct machine integration are required. Electric modules have the advantage where autonomy, movement, and flexible logistics without compressed air supply are critical. This clearly shows how both technologies can be connected without media breaks to create a productive overall system, reducing lead times and increasing efficiency throughout the process.
The VERO-S zero-point clamping modules are a central component for setup time-optimized, precise manufacturing. Combined in SCHUNK clamping towers, they can also be quickly and easily unlocked as a module series. In line with this, SCHUNK presents a new accessory at AMB: the VERO-S cone catch. The retrofittable safety device protects during the loading and unloading of the clamping towers and increases process safety.
Workpiece clamping: flexible turning and milling
Even in the turning process, flexible and secure workpiece clamping is the foundation of stable machining processes – especially with small batch sizes and high part variance. This is what the 4-jaw power chuck ROTA THW3 2+2 stands for: With concentrically compensating workpiece clamping, different workpiece geometries can be clamped quickly and flexibly. The fully sealed chuck provides constant clamping forces and ensures consistently high workpiece quality. Users also benefit from long maintenance intervals. In combination with the extensive SCHUNK jaw assortment, versatile adjustment options arise regarding material and geometry.
Tool clamping along the task
The tool holder is also crucial for machining quality and process stability. For this, SCHUNK offers a portfolio that is consistently aligned with the requirements for precision, surface quality, stability, and accessibility. The complete program from mechanical tool holders to low-vibration precision tool holders to intelligent process optimization covers all machining tasks – suitable for tolerance requirements, quality specifications, and interference contours.
Additional stability in heavy machining is provided by the new Tool Guard intermediate sleeves, which can be used in SCHUNK tool holders as well as all common hydro expansion chucks. The integrated pull-out safety increases radial stiffness and reduces bending forces on the tool shank – for reliable machining results even with dynamic milling strategies.
Tailored solutions for demanding tasks and industries
The specific requirements of a clamping concept are determined by the respective manufacturing task. This is where SCHUNK Engineering comes in: When workpieces, geometries, or specific process requirements push standard solutions to their limits, SCHUNK develops tailored clamping solutions from adapted modules to functional assemblies. The foundation is a broad component and system portfolio, deep application understanding, and a structured engineering process.
In the industry context, the competence becomes tangible: SCHUNK combines engineering know-how with proven standard and system solutions for various industries. In the aerospace sector, VERO-S Aviation stands for flexible and deformation-free clamping of setup-intensive structural components: The compensating system reduces clamping and setup effort. Additionally, it promotes – in combination with vibration-damping SCHUNK tool holders – high surface quality and dimensional accuracy. For infrastructure applications, the MAGNOS rail clamping demonstrates how rails, switches, and components for rail vehicles can be clamped securely, maintenance-free, and process-stably for the milling process. This results in application-oriented solutions – depending on the need from the standard portfolio, from modular systems, or individual engineering.
SCHUNK at AMB 2026 in Hall 1 | Stand 1H30
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