Homberger brings AMF zero-point clamping system to AM post-processing

Homberger, the Genoa-based Italian distributor of AMF (Andreas Maier Fellbach) clamping technology, presented its zero-point clamping system for substrate plates, positioning the module as a fix for one of additive manufacturing’s persistent bottlenecks: post-processing. As metal 3D printing scaled into serial production, manual repositioning, alignment and clamping of printed components continued to consume time and introduce variability that operators could not fully control by hand.

Removing the repositioning

The system, built on AMF’s established ZPS zero-point clamping platform, fixes printed components on the substrate plate and carries them directly into machining without an intermediate repositioning step. Parts move from the build plate to the machining stage without further manual handling in between.

Homberger specifies that the system has a repeatable positioning accuracy of less than 5 micrometers and can perform five-sided machining without repositioning. Based on those specifications, the company estimates the module can cut setup times by up to 50 percent compared with manual reclamping while reducing the manual steps that introduce alignment errors. Homberger also published a demonstration video showing the full workflow, from build plate removal to machining.

Modular for automated lines

The clamping module combines AMF’s zero-point technology with a modular, segmented plate structure designed to accommodate different part geometries. Components attach without screws and move directly into machining, and the modular design is built to integrate into automated production lines alongside CNC machining centers.

Homberger did not disclose pricing, specific machine compatibility, or a rollout timeline for the module beyond the product page it published in Italian for the ZPS zero-point system.