XYC Glass Cut — Tangential Glass Cutting Interface (X-Y-C)
  • 3-Axis
  • Used in Cutting CNC machines

Introduction

One-line value prop: Clean, chip-free scoring with an auto-tangential C-axis, on-table sheet alignment, and integrated oil/air and breakout controls—nest in S-CAM, cut on the machine.

Who uses it: Architectural/flat-glass fabricators · furniture/appliance glass · shopfitters & small OEM lines.
Works with: X-Y gantry tables with a C-axis rotary cutting head (pneumatic wheel up/down, oiling) and optional breakout/peeling hardware.
Works with: 2-axis flat-bed plasma/oxy-fuel cutters (XY). Optional Z lifter for pierce-safe approach.
Compatible controllers: PC-SMART 4A / PC-SMART 3AS / PC-PRO LAN 4A

Supported files: DXF (via Radonix SimpleCAM) and standard G-code.

Machine & Kinematics

  • XY gantry + C-axis head keeps the wheel exactly tangential to the path—no angle programming needed.

  • Absolute/Relative X, Y, C readouts, Velocity (mm/s) display, Home / X0 / Y0 buttons, and per-axis V (mm/s) & L (mm) step boxes for precise jogging.

  • Table Up status, soft limits, and a gridded preview frame for quick visual checks.

Control & I/O

  • Outputs: Oil (G-OilPin), Blower, Z-Axis head Up/Down solenoid, Corner Jack Up/Down, Breaker bars 1–3.

  • Inputs: HomePin X/Y/C, Emergency, Z-Axis sensor, Corner Jack sensor, Foot Pedal (G-Pedal), optional Laser edge sensor.

  • Operator keys: Run / Pause / Reset, Speed 100% override slider, Blower and Peeling buttons, Frame / Auto Align tools.

Software & Workflow

  • SimpleCAM (S-CAM): define Sheets and Parts, set quantities and margins, Nest, Preview, choose feed (V mm/s) and Export to the interface.

  • On-machine: Open File, choose Sheet from the list, jog with X± / Y±, set X0/Y0, and (if needed) run Auto Align using the LaserSensor (SearchPrecision / SearchVelocity).

  • Start oil/air, confirm Z-AxisDelay, then Run; use Pause/Resume, Speed % override, and Peeling/Breaker helpers for controlled breakout.

Key Capabilities (at a glance)

  • General: G54 reference, FeedStep / JogFeedStep, MaxFeed / MaxJogFeed, KeepLocation, ParkEnabled, SimpleDelay, TransformKeepLocation.

  • Glass: AnalogMin/Max/Value (oil/air level), LoaderUp/DownDelay (conveyor/loader timing), PedalTime, SadrDelay, ZAxisDelay, OneStageAlignEnabled, SearchPrecision/Velocity.

  • I/O Maps: InPorts (Home X/Y/C, Z sensor, Corner Jack, Pedal, Laser) · OutPorts (Blower, Breaker1-3, Corner Jack Up/Down, Oil, Z-Axis).

XYZ Stone compatible CNC controller board used for multi-axis stone cutting and routing machines

Typical Specifications

  • General: G54 reference, FeedStep / JogFeedStep, MaxFeed / MaxJogFeed, KeepLocation, ParkEnabled, SimpleDelay, TransformKeepLocation.

  • Glass: AnalogMin/Max/Value (oil/air level), LoaderUp/DownDelay (conveyor/loader timing), PedalTime, SadrDelay, ZAxisDelay, OneStageAlignEnabled, SearchPrecision/Velocity.

  • I/O Maps: InPorts (Home X/Y/C, Z sensor, Corner Jack, Pedal, Laser) · OutPorts (Blower, Breaker1-3, Corner Jack Up/Down, Oil, Z-Axis).

Standard Workflow

Area Spec
Axes / Modes X, Y, C (tangential head) + pneumatic Z-axis up/down
Files DXF via SimpleCAM, G-code
Setup Home, X0/Y0, Auto Align (laser), Table Up status
Fluids/Air Oil on/off (analog level), Blower control
Breakout Corner Jack Up/Down, Breaker bars (1–3), Pedal timing
Feeds Per-axis V (mm/s), step L (mm), global Speed override
Safety Home/limit inputs, laser & Z sensors, Emergency
  1. Auto-tangential C-axis orientation from DXF (no angle programming)

  2. SimpleCAM nesting with sheet/part lists, preview and one-click export

  3. Auto Align with laser edge sensor; Frame & X0/Y0 tools for quick setup

  4. Integrated oil and air blower control; Z-Axis wheel up/down timing

  5. Corner jack and breaker bar I/O for safe, repeatable breakout

  6. Peeling (protective film) control, foot-Pedal support, Speed % override

  7. Full safety: Home pins, Emergency input, status LEDs, soft limits

Upgrade path

In the standard XYC Glass Cut interface, Z is not in the toolpath (it’s a pneumatic up/down).
If you need Z to be planned and controlled during motion, choose XYZC Glass Cutter.

  • What it adds: A servo Z axis that is included in the motion plan (X-Y-Z-C), maintaining constant score depth/standoff on uneven sheets.

  • How it works: Uses a laser/capacitive sensor or pre-scan mesh to modulate Z in real time; supports TargetGap/Force, Gain/Deadband, Corner-hold, SafeZ retract, and manual Z trim.

  • When to use: Wavy/warped glass, coated/laminated sheets, or processes that require precise depth control (e.g., deep scoring, seaming/grinding heads).

  • Benefits: Uniform score depth, fewer chips, cleaner breakouts, higher first-pass yield.

Key Features of Radonix CNC Software

🔹 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 the cut, during the cut, and after the cut — for manual checks or operational adjustments.

🔹 Reverse Cutting Mode

Execute toolpaths in reverse to minimize material warping or adjust final exit points based on design needs.

🔹 Simulation / Demo Run Mode

Perform a complete motion test without activating the torch. Ideal for verifying the toolpath before live cutting.

🔹 Design & nesting (SimpleCAM):

Add sheets/parts, nest, preview, and export to the machine in one step.

🔹Auto Reference (zero-point find):

Automatically sets X0/Y0 on the sheet using sensors—no manual probing.

🔹Auto Align (design ↔ workpiece):

Detects sheet edges/corners and rotates/shifts the program to match the actual placement.

🔹Conveyor integration:

Built-in I/O and timing for loaders/unloaders, with safety interlocks and up/down delays.

🔹Rotary Z-axis support:

Ready for machines with a servo Z (XYZC Glass Cutter+) to manage standoff/depth on uneven sheets..

🔹Analog pneumatic control:

Drives proportional valves to regulate cutting-wheel pressure (and oil/air) for clean, chip-free scores.

 
 

Videos & Demos

Real-world clips of Radonix interfaces on production machines—setup, operation, quality tips, and quick troubleshooting.

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