Flat glass / CNC cutting control
Clear control for precision glass cuttingScore. Break. Optimise.
PC-based CNC control for flat-glass cutting tables, from path preparation and head orientation to break-line strategy, lubrication and conveyor I/O.
01 Application overview
Control built around the score line.
Glass cutting is more than following geometry. Radonix combines coordinated motion with head orientation, pressure and lubrication outputs, sheet handling and operator recovery tools in a purpose-built workflow.
Tangent alignment
Coordinate the C axis with XY motion so the scoring wheel follows the programmed contour orientation.
Process sequencing
Manage approach, scoring, oil or air outputs, lift commands and break-line order around the machine.
Material yield
Prepare and sequence nested geometry to improve usable sheet area and simplify downstream breakout.
02 Control profiles
Built for the process,
not just the axes.
The platform adapts to standalone cutting tables and integrated loading, conveyor and breakout systems.
XYC Glass3-Axis Glass Cutter
Coordinated table motion with cutter-head orientation for lines, arcs and closed contours.
- Tangential C axis
- Path preview
- Head lift control
SimpleCAMGlass CAD/CAM & Nesting
Import DXF files, add common shapes, optimise parts across multiple sheets and export production-ready cutting data.
- DXF & shape input
- Automatic nesting
- Preview & export
Process I/OGlass Process Automation
Integrate lubrication, pressure, air flotation, conveyors and permissive signals.
- Oil / air outputs
- Pressure control
- Safety interlocks
Handling I/OAutomated Glass Handling
Coordinate loading and unloading functions around the cutting cycle when the machine supports them.
- Conveyor I/O
- Cycle handshakes
- Operator recovery
Breakout WorkflowGlass Breakout Preparation
Sequence part contours and practical break lines to support clean downstream separation.
- Break-line order
- Sheet margins
- Part identification
CAD / CAM Software option
Radonix SimpleCAM
Prepare smarter. Waste less.
Radonix SimpleCAM is practical CAD/CAM and nesting software for glass-cutting machines using Radonix CNC control. Operators can prepare parts, optimise sheet layouts and export cutting data through one straightforward interface.
Import or create parts
Import DXF geometry or add rectangles, ellipses and polygons.
Optimise every sheet
Automatic nesting arranges parts across one or more sheets to reduce waste.
Control the cutting plan
Set sheet sizes, quantities, trim, margins and cutting speed, with manual layout adjustment when needed.
Check before production
Preview layouts and review sheet count, part count and estimated cutting length.
Process larger orders
Prepare multiple sheets, print layouts and export production-ready cutting data.
Built for Radonix control
Move from prepared geometry to the glass-cutting program through a clear, integrated workflow.
03 Operator workflow
A visible route from sheet to breakout
The operator can verify geometry and process states before the first score is made.
Load the sheet
Set stock size, datum, margins and material-dependent cutting parameters.
Import and arrange
Load DXF geometry, nest the parts and add practical break lines.
Simulate
Check order, head direction, clearances and handling sequence.
Score and unload
Run with lubrication, pressure and machine I/O coordinated through the cycle.
04 System architecture
Software to motion.
Motion to process.
A complete control stack connects the operator interface to coordinated axes, machine services and the safety layer.
Glass cutting HMI
Job geometry, nesting, sequencing and diagnostics.
- DXF import
- 2D simulation
- Break-line setup
Radonix XYC control
Coordinated axes and glass-process outputs.
- XY interpolation
- C-axis alignment
- Pressure / oil I/O
Cutting table
Cutter head, handling mechanics and sensors.
- Scoring wheel
- Air / conveyor
- Limits and safety
05 Engineering principles
Specify around the machine.
Final performance is established during engineering and commissioning. Radonix configures the controller around the real mechanics, drives, tooling, process equipment and safety system.
The workflow reflects scoring, head orientation and breakout rather than generic routing.
Stock boundaries, margins, nesting and sequence are visible before cutting.
Coordinate lubrication, air flotation, pressure and handling equipment.
Configure the control for a new table or an engineered upgrade of compatible mechanics.
06 Technical FAQ
Questions before specification.
01What does a glass CNC controller manage?
It coordinates the table axes, cutter-head orientation and process outputs such as lift, pressure, oil or air, while monitoring limits, permissives and related handling equipment.
02Can Radonix import DXF files for glass cutting?
Yes. Operators can import compatible DXF geometry, arrange parts, verify the cut order and preview the job before scoring.
03Can the system control conveyors and air flotation?
Yes, when the machine is equipped accordingly. Conveyor, air-table and handling signals can be mapped into the control sequence and safety logic.
04Is Radonix suitable for a glass-table retrofit?
Yes, after the axes, drives, cutter head, process I/O and safety circuits are audited. The final scope depends on the condition and architecture of the existing machine.
05What is Radonix SimpleCAM?
Radonix SimpleCAM is CAD/CAM and nesting software for glass-cutting machines using Radonix CNC control. It helps operators prepare parts, optimise sheet layouts, preview jobs and export cutting data from one interface.
06Can Radonix SimpleCAM import DXF files?
Yes. Operators can import compatible DXF geometry or add common shapes, then set quantities, trim and margin rules before automatically nesting the parts across one or more glass sheets.
Next Machine specification
Make the control fit the machine.
Share the axis count, drive types, process equipment, I/O list and production goals. Radonix will help define the appropriate controller, interface and commissioning scope.
Start your configuration