Radonix interface
3-Axis Glass CNC Controller for Flat-Glass Cutting
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.
- Axes
- 3-Axis
- Machine class
- Three-axis XYC flat-glass cutting and scoring machines
- Input
- DXF (via Radonix SimpleCAM) 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 XYC CNC controller interface coordinates X-Y glass scoring with C-axis tangential cutting-head orientation.
- Who uses it
- Architectural and flat-glass fabricators, furniture and appliance glass producers, shopfitters and OEM lines.
- Works with
- X-Y gantry tables with a C-axis rotary glass-cutting head, pneumatic wheel lift, oil/air control and optional breakout or peeling hardware.
- Compatible controllers
- PC Smart 4APC Smart 3ASPC-Pro LAN 4A
- Supported files
- DXF (via Radonix SimpleCAM) and standard G-code.
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Machine architecture
Machine & Kinematics
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.
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Software workflow
Software & Workflow
- 01C-axis
Auto-tangential C-axis orientation from DXF (no angle programming)
- 02SimpleCAM nesting
with sheet/part lists, preview and one-click export
- 03Auto Align
with laser edge sensor; Frame & X0/Y0 tools for quick setup
- 04oil
Integrated oil and air blower control; Z-Axis wheel up/down timing
- 05Corner jack
and breaker bar I/O for safe, repeatable breakout
- 06Peeling
(protective film) control, foot-Pedal support, Speed % override
- 07Step 7
Full safety: Home pins, Emergency input, status LEDs, soft limits
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Interface capabilities
Key Features of Radonix CNC Software
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).
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 dry-run motion test with scoring disabled to verify the glass-cutting path and head orientation.
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.
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.
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Technical reference
Typical Specifications
| 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 |
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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