Zund

General Information

The SoA Lab is equipped with a Zund G3 digital cutter. This machine is located in the SoA Lab and is free to use during shop hours as long as training has been completed and rules are followed.

We have a variety of modules that allow this machine to draw, cut and fold material. Please refer to the Zund guidelines handout in the related documents section at the bottom of this page for modules available for use.

Please download and use our Zund template found at the bottom of this page.

Make sure that you’ve read and fully understood the rules outlined below and all information in the Zund guidelines handout before using the equipment.

Zund Rules

  • The Zund is for students enrolled in School of Architecture courses or faculty associated with the School of Architecture only.
    • This machine is for SoA related projects only, not for personal projects or projects for other departments.
    • Zund training must be completed before using this machine.
  • You must remain with the machine and attentive until your file is finished.
  • Students must not change the tools, knives or router bits without a technician or approved shop monitor present.
    • This rule applies to all students.
    • This is to ensure that we are notified of any issue or error that arises with the machine as well as make sure knives and bits are inserted correctly.
  • The router module is available to use when a technician is on staff. 
    • Specialty bits will need to be ordered for most applications.
  • UCT and EOT are equipped with type 6 blades. Any specialty blade must be approved by a technician or approved shop monitor.
    • If the blade is dull please notify us and we will replace it.
  • Please see a technician to discuss the purchase of specialty bits/knives.
    • Any purchase of this kind will be charged to your student account.

Failure to comply with the above policies may result in termination of your file.

Multiple infractions may result in a removal of your privileges.

Related Documents and Links

Documents:

Zund Guidelines- Basic file setup and Information

Using the Zund- Guide to sending your file to the Zund

Templates:

Zund Template- Rhino6 & Rhino7 template files

Related Links:

Zund Store- Allows you to search for knives and bits based on tooling and material. Please see shop staff for ordering.