Radonix interface
3-Axis CNC Controller for Pipe Cutting Machines
Load a DXF, set the pipe diameter and cut with kerf-compensated paths using programmed Z positions; this interface does not provide arc-voltage THC.
- Axes
- 3-Axis
- Machine class
- Three-axis CNC pipe and tube cutting machines without THC
- Input
- DXF and standard G-code
- 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 three-axis CNC controller interface supports pipe and tube cutting with programmed Z motion and no arc-voltage THC.
- Who uses it
- Job shops, HVAC/ducting, handrail & furniture makers, maintenance/prototyping cells.
- Works with
- Gantry tables equipped with a pipe rotator/chuck or roller fixture.
- Compatible controllers
- PC Smart 4APC Smart 3ASPC-Pro LAN 4A
- Supported files
- DXF and standard G-code
- Important
- This interface does not include Torch Height Control (THC).
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Machine architecture
Machine & Kinematics
Machine & Kinematics
X–Y contouring + Z lifter with homing and soft limits; presets for Pierce / Cut / Retract.
PipeCut mode unwraps DXF geometry to the tube circumference using Diameter—handles miters, saddles, slots, and holes.
Compatible with chucks/rotators (step/dir or encoder feedback) and tailstock prompts.
Control & I/O
Torch/gas I/O: Torch ON/OFF, Pre-flow / Post-flow, alarms/beacons, guards/doors, Emergency.
Process inputs: Arc-OK, ohmic/mechanical touch sensor, anti-collision, home pins.
- Programmed Z positioning uses configured pierce, cut and retract heights; no arc-voltage feedback loop is active.
Operator aids: Manual Z trim, Speed % override, safe Pause/Resume retract.
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Software workflow
Software & Workflow
- 01Home X/Y/Z
clamp tube; set X0/Y0.
- 02Open DXF → PipeCut → Diameter
- 03Dry-run
Set kerf/leads and pierce timing; Dry-run to validate.
- 04Run
adjust Speed % and Z trim if required.
- 05save the report
Inspect parts and save the report.
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Interface capabilities
Key Features of Radonix CNC Software
Software & Workflow
DXF import with preview; kerf/offset, lead-in/lead-out, pierce dwell, micro-tabs, corner slow-down.
Switch to PipeCut, set Diameter, confirm inner→outer order and clamp/tailstock keep-outs; dry-run (torch off).
- Set the programmed pierce, cut and retract heights, verify timing and run without arc-voltage feedback.
Run reports record time, cut length, pierces, pauses/alarms, and operator notes.
Key Capabilities (at a glance)
Diameter-based wrap of DXF to pipe surface
Kerf compensation, clean leads, micro-tabs, inner→outer sequencing
- Programmed pierce, cut and retract heights without closed-loop arc-voltage control
Manual Z trim, Speed override, safe Pause/Resume
Dry-run simulation and full interlocks
Job logging for repeatability
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.
Cylindrical Cutting Capability
Project flat designs onto cylindrical surfaces for precision tube and pipe cutting operations.
Programmed Z Height Control
Configured pierce, cut and retract positions provide repeatable Z-axis motion without arc-voltage feedback.
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Technical reference
Typical Specifications
| Area | Spec |
| Axes / Modes | XY (optional Z lifter); No THC |
| File Formats | DXF, standard G-code |
| Compensation | Kerf/offset, corner smoothing, arc tolerance |
| Performance | High look-ahead planner; steady velocity on arcs |
| I/O | Torch, gases, beacons, safety relays |
| Work Offsets | Multiple origins for sheet/remainder reuse |
| Reports | Time, cut length, pierces, 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