Radonix interface
2-Axis CNC Controller for Pipe Cutting Machines
Fast, repeatable top-side pipe cutting (slots, windows, notches) with kerf compensation—no THC required.
- Axes
- 2-Axis
- Machine class
- Two-axis top-side pipe-cutting machines
- Input
- DXF and standard G-code (e.g., ArtCAM / PowerMill posts)
- 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 two-axis CNC controller interface supports top-side pipe cutting without rotary-axis control or arc-voltage THC.
- Who uses it
- Fabrication shops, HVAC/ducting, handrail & frame builders, maintenance workshops.
- Works with
- Flat-top pipe cutting rigs and gantries where the pipe is held in cradles/rollers without rotary (A) control. Optional Z lifter for pierce/cut heights.
- Compatible controllers
- PC Smart 4APC Smart 3ASPC-Pro LAN 4A
- Supported files
- DXF and standard G-code (e.g., ArtCAM / PowerMill posts)
- Important
- This interface does not include Torch Height Control (THC).
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Machine architecture
Machine & Kinematics
Machine & Kinematics
XY gantry positions the torch over a supported pipe; pipe is fixed in V-blocks/rollers .
Optional Z lifter for safe pierce height and retract (manual or macro-controlled), no arc-voltage loop.
Adjustable work envelope, homing, soft limits; simple seam/origin alignment aids.
Control & I/O
High-rate step/dir motion with stable velocity on arcs and long cuts.
I/O mapping for torch on/off, gas/oxygen valves, purge, alarms/beacons, full E-stop chain.
Safety interlocks: guards/doors, over-travel, gas pressure/flow checks.
Note: Arc-voltage inputs/THC logic are not used in this interface.
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Software workflow
Software & Workflow
- 01Load
DXF/G-code and review the preview (verify Work Size/Length).
- 02Set origin
square and secure the pipe in supports.
- 03Apply settings:
kerf, lead-ins/outs, pierce dwell; set Z pierce/cut heights (if lifter present).
- 04Dry-run
with Cut Off; confirm path order and clamp clearances.
- 05Run job
with monitored pauses for clamps/consumables; adjust feed via override if needed.
- 06Save report
and notes for repeatability.
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Interface capabilities
Key Features of Radonix CNC Software
Software & Workflow
DXF-first workflow: Open a DXF and see an immediate path preview with bounding box.
Automatic Work Size (DX/DY) and Work Length calculation for quoting and time estimates.
Diameter (mm) Transform: optional projection helper to keep top-side features (windows/slots) dimensionally true on curved surfaces.
Pre-Cut (ms) and Cut (ms) timers for pierce dwell and cut-time macros; Cut Off toggle for dry-run.
Real-time Absolute/Relative positions and Velocity (mm/s); feed override slider and Play/Pause/Stop with safe resume.
Per-axis jog and quick Home; V(mm/s) and L(mm) fields for feed and step tuning; Ref (mm) for X0/Y0 origin.
Lead-in/Lead-out styles (arc, radial, tangential), kerf/offset, and corner smoothing.
Priority ordering (inner → outer) with auto pauses for clamp moves/consumable checks.
Job list with live line pointer (G1…); Run reports: time, cut length, pierces, pauses; operator notes saved with the job.
Key Capabilities (at a glance)
DXF/G-code import with preview, Work Size/Length auto-calc
Diameter transform helper for top-side pipe features
Pierce dwell, retract macros, dry-run (Cut Off)
Kerf/offset, lead-in/out rules, corner smoothing
Single-block step, safe Pause/Resume, feed override
Soft limits, interlocks, and full E-stop handling
Automatic job logs and quick recall
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.
External THC Compatibility
This interface does not include arc-voltage THC. Torch height control requires a compatible external THC and a separately configured interface matched to the machine.
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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 |
| Readouts | Absolute/Relative position, live Velocity |
| 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