Radonix interface
2-Axis CNC Controller for Industrial Sewing Machines
Radonix Sewing Interfaces — XY / XYR / XYRS
- Axes
- 2-Axis
- Machine class
- Automated CNC pattern-sewing machines
- Input
- DXF (paths → stitches), internal pattern library
- Controllers
- PC Smart 4APC Smart 3ASPC-Pro LAN 4A
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Interface profile
Introduction
With CAM-Pro and compatible Radonix controller hardware, the XY CNC controller interface is designed for automated pattern-sewing tables and production textile workflows.
- Who uses it
- Upholstery & automotive interiors, leather goods & footwear, bags/backpacks, safety gear (belts, harnesses), filters & industrial textiles.
- Works with
- XY pattern-sewing tables that move the material under a stationary sewing head (single-needle lockstitch or chainstitch).
- Compatible controllers
- PC Smart 4APC Smart 3ASPC-Pro LAN 4A
- Supported files
- DXF (paths → stitches), internal pattern library
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Machine architecture
Machine & Kinematics
Machine & Kinematics
XY gantry/frame positions the workpiece under the needle; configurable work envelope, homing & soft limits.
Material fixturing: clamps/hoops/vacuum supported with programmable keep-outs and prompts.
Optional fixture presets for quick repeat setups (left/right mirror, rotate 90°).
Control & I/O
Step/dir motion with look-ahead for smooth curves and corners.
I/O mapping for needle up/down, presser foot lift, thread-break / bobbin-low, clamps, beacons/alarms, and full safety chain.
Stitches-per-mm sync: ties XY feed to needle RPM to keep stitch length constant through speed changes and corners.
Feed override slider, safe Pause/Resume, and manual jog keys for setup.
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Software workflow
Software & Workflow
- 01Load
DXF/G-code and review preview.
- 02Set origin
and verify sheet alignment.
- 03Apply settings:
stitch length, back-tack, thread and safe-travel settings.
- 04Simulate / Dry-run
to confirm limits and path order.
- 05Run job
with monitored pauses for clamps/consumables.
- 06Save report
and notes for traceability and repeat work.
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Interface capabilities
Key Features of Radonix CNC Software
Software & Workflow
Load DXF → preview appears on the grid.
Set origin & fix the work (clamps/hoop/vacuum).
Choose settings: stitch length, start/end macro, corner rules, seam offset.
XYR/XYRS: set R/S heights, delays, and stage actions.
Dry-run (needle disabled) to validate clearances and keep-outs.
Run with speed override; use Pause/Resume for inserts or checks.
Save report (stitch count, time, stops/alarms) for repeat jobs.
Key Capabilities (at a glance)
Common strengths (all models)
DXF-first workflow: load a DXF and cut/sew—preview on a gridded canvas; set Home / X0 / Y0 in one click.
Stitch quality: target stitch length (mm), corner slow-down, back-tack/bar-tack macros, seam-offset & mirroring.
Safe operation: emergency chain, limit/home pins, thread-(string) break input, Pause/Resume with position hold.
Operator control: Speed 100% override slider, Jog keys, Run / Pause / Restart, on-screen alarms.
Model details
1) Sewing XY — Pattern Sewing Interface (2 axes)
Use when: you need reliable DXF-to-stitch sewing with standard head signals.
Head control via I/O macros: needle up/down, presser-foot lift, thread cutter.
Quality parameters: Feed, Feeds list (10–100%), Gap, Overlap, Margins (Top/Bottom/Left/Right), GoBack for neat tie-offs.
Safety & sensors: thread (string) sensor, door/limit pins, E-stop.
UI cues (from your screen): Load File, Run, Pause, Speed 100%, Home, X± / Y± jog.
2) Sewing XYR — Pattern Sewing + Vertical Head Servo (3 axes)
Adds: R axis = servo control of the vertical head/needle.
Stitch-per-mm sync: ties XY feed to R-axis motion for consistent stitch length through speed changes.
Programmable heights & timing: ZDelay, Height, StitchCount / StitchStepCount; precise needle-down holds at corners.
Cleaner starts/ends: back-tack/bar-tack with exact needle depth; smoother corners via JunctionFactor / Smoothness (ToolPath).
UI cues (from your screen): Absolute/Relative readouts incl. R, per-axis velocity & step settings.
3) Sewing XYRS — Pattern Sewing + Head Servo + Aux Stage (4 axes)
Adds: S axis = auxiliary stage (e.g., servo presser foot / thread-cutter / park).
Automated cycles: Fix Stage / Return, servo foot-lift, thread trim, and park sequences with S-ZUp / S-ZDown / S-Cut sensors.
Robust sensing: inputs for HomePin(X/Y/R/S), Emergency, Jog, Limit pins, StringSensor, Run/Stop, Park—all visible in the InPorts tree.
Throughput & finish: fewer manual steps, consistent trims, protected fabric at corner turns.
UI cues (from your screen): R,S+ / R,S- jog buttons, Speed override, Restart, Fix Stage.
“At a Glance” UI (what operators see)
Gridded preview of the stitch path with a live crosshair.
Speed override slider and Run / Pause / Restart controls.
Home / X0 / Y0 tools for fast alignment.
ToolPath tuning (per your Settings panels): Acceleration, TraverseVelocity, TraverseAcceleration, JunctionFactor, Smoothness, MinLineLength, HideTraverseLines, View = X,Y / X,Y,R / X,Y,R,S.
Direct DXF Execution
Seamlessly load and execute DXF files without the need for G-code conversion — streamlining your workflow and reducing setup time.
Smart Component & Path Management
Select specific parts from complex drawings and customize cutting order with intuitive control over toolpath sequencing.
Interactive On-Screen Editing
Scale, rotate, and mirror parts directly within the interface — with live toolpath previews to ensure precision.
Flexible Part Placement
Manually drag and drop parts onto your material sheet to accommodate irregular shapes, pre-cut stock, or remnant reuse.
Advanced Pause Controls
Set up to three independent pause points — before, during and after the sewing cycle — for manual checks or operational adjustments.
Reverse Sewing Path
Run the programmed sewing path in reverse when the process sequence or return path requires it.
Simulation / Demo Run Mode
Perform a complete dry-run motion test without stitching to verify the pattern path and machine travel.
Automatically adding stitch repetition as desired at the beginning and the end of lines.
You set a target stitch length (e.g., 3.0 mm). The controller synchronizes XY feed with the sewing head so each needle cycle advances exactly that distance, even if the operator changes speed or the planner slows for corners.
Automatic adjustment of the design in customizable dimensions (for quilting machines).
The interface can insert a short, programmable lock sequence—commonly called back-tack/bar-tack—at the start and finish of every seam.
Maintaining stitch pitch during changes in sewing speed along the path.
Load a DXF motif and tell the interface the target Width/Height of the quilt block plus margins/overlap; the software rescales and places the pattern for you.
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Technical reference
Typical Specifications
| Area | Spec |
|---|---|
| Axes | X, Y (R,S ((Optional)) |
| Modes | DXF , Standard G-Code |
| Files | DXF (primary), G-code (optional) |
| Sewing Parameters | Sewing: stitch length, back-tack, pattern sequence and safe-travel settings. |
| Compensation | Junction smoothing, velocity planning, SafeZ retracts |
| Alignment | P1/P2 quick points, origin tools, 3D preview verification |
| Safety | Guard/door, sewing-head ready, presser-foot and thread-control signals, E-stop, SafeZ |
| Recovery | Restart from last line; safe RPM and clearance restore |
| Reporting | Time, path length, passes, pauses/alarms, notes |
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Operating evidence
Videos & Demos
Real-world clips of Radonix interfaces on production machines—setup, operation, quality tips, and quick troubleshooting.
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Compatible hardware