AMF Grippers Enable Flexible Automation Without Additional Robotics

AMF offers a proven range of pneumatically driven grippers that simplify automation in machine tool environments by fully using existing CNC infrastructure. These grippers allow manufacturers to run machines continuously—including during unmanned shifts—without the need for external robotic systems or complex retrofitting.

Designed to be loaded from the tool magazine directly into the machine spindle, the AMF grippers handle the transfer of raw or pre-machined workpieces from a magazine into a clamping fixture. This seamless integration enables flexible automation using standard machine tool functions, keeping investment and complexity to a minimum.

Core features of AMF’s grippers include:

• High gripping force for secure and reliable workpiece handling
• Adaptability to various geometries and sizes of workpieces
• Overload protection to safeguard the gripper and spindle
• Counterbalance elements to ensure precise placement and reduce strain on the spindle

For companies seeking to automate machining processes without extensive new infrastructure, AMF’s grippers provide a practical and scalable solution. AMF’s gripper portfolio consists of three modular variants tailored to different handling tasks. One of the highlights in the range is a wireless sensor-equipped version.