![]() You will need to supply enough sample material for testing.īecause force is exerted on the material by the blade moving during cutting (unlike the laser cutter), smaller features may not come out as cleanly or detailed as they would on the laser cutter. If the intended material is not listed, work with a TA to define a new material process based on similar materials or by working through a series of tests in the material. The router is only used for projects approved by FabLab staff and performed under their supervision.Ī full list of usable materials is available through the 'cuttmp' folder on the GSD server. The Zund is NOT primarily a router, and should not be seen as an alternative to the AXYZ or Onsrud routers for milling jobs. The Zund cannot handle materials over 1" in most circumstances, and in general cannot do more than 1/2" with most blades. The Zund is NOT to be used for materials that are easily cut on the laser cutter or the CNC's, or simply as a time saving measure, such as foam-core rectangles that could be cut by hand. The Zund can also be used for more unusual materials for specific projects, such as wax, metal mesh, corrugated plastic, plastic films, fabric, foam and felt. It may be suitable for routing smaller sheet stock that would be difficult to mount to the CNC routers, as well as materials that might require extra setup on the CNC routers, such as soft metals (aluminum, copper, brass, etc) and thick plastics, such as acrylic or expanded PVC board, but its 3-dimensional capabilities are limited.Ī secondary benefit of the Zund is that, because it uses blades and does not produce heat like that generated by the laser cutting process, there are no burned edges on materials. The Zund is best used for cutting materials that cannot be cut on the laser cutter, such as plastics and synthetic fabrics or foam rubber that release fumes, highly flammable materials like foam-core and cardboard, or cuts in materials that are larger than the size of the laser cutter bed. Material type and thickness will inform which of the cutting or engraving tools can be used. 63" routing depth (for polishing acrylic)Į7-A: 60 degree x 4.7 mm routing depth engraving bitĮ8-A: 40 degree x 7.5 mm routing depth engraving bit 31" routing depth (for laminated aluminum/plastic panels only) 86" routing depth (for plastics, wood, aluminum, laminated aluminum/plastic panels ) 63" routing depth (for plastics, wood, aluminum, laminated aluminum/plastic panels ) 55" routing depth (for plastics, wood, aluminum, laminated aluminum/plastic panels ) 23" routing depth (for plastics, wood, aluminum, laminated aluminum/plastic panels) 401" ⌀ x .157" routing depth (V-shape bit for chamfering top edges) 866" routing depth (for down-cutting wood products, hard foam) 433" routing depth (for down-cutting wood products, hard foam) The router has the following tools available: Router Module (RMA) - For 2.5D milling of aluminum, thick plastics and other rigid board materials. (Not Pictured Above)Ī variety of knives are available for each tool, but material presets are generally configured to make knife changes extremely rare. V-Cut Tool (VCT) - For cutting bevels and v-cuts in foam core less than 1/2" in width. Pneumatic Oscillating Tool (POT) - like EOT but with greater blade throw and faster oscillation for thicker materials.ĭriven Rotary Tool (DRT) - For fabrics and fabric-like materials. Universal Cutting Tool (UCT) - For most cutting operationsĮlectric Oscillating Tool (EOT) - For soft materials such as cardboard, foamcore, or rubber. ![]() Universal Drawing Tool (UDT) - For drawing lines with a pen. The GSD has the following options available: There are several different types of tools that can be used with the Zund Cutting System. The depth of the cut is specified in the Zund software and can be assigned to geometry by layer. Like laser cutting, vector-based 2D drawings are used to define where the machine will cut.
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