A complete, production-ready stack of hardware + software for slab cutting, profiling, drilling, polishing, and waterjet. Built on Radonix PC-Smart / PC-Pro controllers and process-specific interfaces.
Radonix brings a single, scalable platform for stone machining: PC-Smart 4A / PC-Pro LAN 4A/6A controllers, process-specific interfaces (XYZ Stone, XYZC Disk, XYZCA 5-Axis Disk, Waterjet XYZ, XYZA Rotary Stone) and camera-assisted slab mapping. From countertops and sink cutouts to mitered edges and 5-axis profiling, Radonix emphasizes clean edges, safe operation and fast setup.
Direct DXF run, parametric shapes (stairs, arcs, circles/slots) Disk-tool optimization (diameter, thickness, offsets, Z-slow)
Five interfaces cover slab cutting, profiling, 5-axis miters/profiles, waterjet, and rotary work.
3-axis cutting, profiling and drilling. Ideal for countertops, tiles and panels.
Full interpolation for complex miters, bevels and freeform profiles.
4-axis carving and cylindrical profiles for columns and statues.
Bridge-saw style rotation for arc cuts, slotting, and angle setting.
C-axis rotation with disk diameter/thickness compensation
Straight/arc cuts, pockets, slot/circle features
High-precision waterjet cutting with efficient path planning.
The Disk interface drives a rotating saw blade for straight, angled, and curved cuts on stone slabs—coordinating XYZ linear axes with C (blade yaw/rotation) and A (blade tilt). It fuses machine kinematics, tool compensation (blade Ø / thickness), and shop-floor I/O (water, pneumatics, safety) into one operator-friendly HMI.
Mechanical stack (example bridge saw)
Axes: X (bridge), Y (gantry/carriage), Z (vertical), C (blade swivel ±180°), A (tilt 0–90°).
Tool: Diamond disk (saw) with known Diameter (Ø) and Thickness (kerf).
Table: Fixed or tilting; often with pop-up rollers / vacuum cups.
Sensors: Limits, homing switches, water-flow, door/hood interlocks, vibration (optional).
Hardware stack
Radonix PC-based controller (e.g., Router_XYZCA profile)
Servo drives & motors on XYZ, rotary servos on A/C (absolute/incremental encoders)
Spindle/blade inverter (VFD) with run/Speed commands + feedback
I/O modules: water valve, air, vacuum, lubrication, beacon, E-Stop chain
Safety layer: E-Stop loop, door interlocks, overtravel, overload/torque alarms
Software stack (HMI + motion)
HMI: Disk-specific screens (Ø/Thickness, entry/exit, A/C limits, Z-slow, priorities)
Planner & kinematics: Converts paths to coordinated XYZ + A/C motion honoring soft limits
Compensation: Kerf comp, pivot-length/center offsets, lead-in/out, overcut control
Sequencer: Job steps with Increase/Decrease Priority + grouping
Diagnostics: Live positions/loads, alarm log, dry-run/simulation
Straight cut (0°): C aligns blade with path; A = 0°.
Miter cut (e.g., 45°): A tilts blade; Z compensates for tilt pivot; kerf is applied.
Curved/arc cut: Path is segmented; planner coordinates continuous C (tangent) and optional A to keep blade plane aligned while maintaining radius limits set by blade Ø.
Plunge/exit: Linear or arcuate entries, Z-Slow near surface to protect edges.
Overcut control: Optional corner “nibbling” or micro-overcuts to achieve sharp internal corners (within safety envelope).
Blade Diameter (Ø): Limits minimum inside radius; affects A/Z geometry during mitering.
Blade Thickness (Kerf): Lateral compensation so finished size = programmed size.
Pivot length / Tool center offset: Corrects A-tilt induced lateral shift.
Lead-in/out: Tangential arcs/lines to avoid marks on visible edges.
Safe distances: Approach/retract, table clearance, hood/guard clearances.
Spindle/Blade: Run, speed reference, “at-speed” feedback.
Water: Solenoid output + flow sensor; no water = no cut interlock.
Door/Hood: Guard closed = motion enable.
Vacuum/Cups & Rollers: Outputs + pressure feedback.
Beacons/Buzzer: Cycle state and alarm signaling.
Torque/Load watch: Feed-hold or auto-slow on overload (drive feedback).
Axis homing & soft limits (XYZCA).
A/C zeroing: Set true mechanical zero; store encoder offsets.
Blade parameters: Ø, thickness, max RPM, recommended feed ranges.
Pivot/offset calibration: Cut-and-measure routine to identify tilt-pivot offsets.
Reference & table: Reference X/Y, table width/height, Z datum.
Camera synergy (optional): Pair with Radonix Landscape for 1:1 slab imaging and vein-match placement; Landscape sends cut paths and priorities to Disk HMI.
A)45° Miter along an edge
Import/trace edge in Landscape (optional) → send to controller.
Set A = 45°, pick entry/exit and Z-Slow band.
HMI auto-applies kerf & pivot comp → simulate → cut.
B) Curved sink cutout with blade
Choose arc/segmented strategy; set min segment length.
HMI aligns C tangentially; enforces inside-radius ≥ kerf/geometry limits.
Use gentle lead-ins; verify overcut allowance; run.
C) Orthogonal slabs ripping (production)
Batch list of lengths; define approach, water on-delay, at-speed wait.
Use Priority to batch by blade angle to minimize A/C moves.
Dry-run, then full cycle with beacons/stacking pauses.
Dimensional accuracy: ±0.2–0.4 mm on straight cuts; ±0.3–0.6 mm on arcs.
Angle accuracy (miters): ±0.1–0.3°.
Surface protection: Z-Slow + lead-in/out reduce edge chipping.
Drives: units, counts/mm, direction, max vel/accel/jerk per axis
Soft limits & safe zones; guard and water interlocks verified
Blade: Ø / Thickness / RPM table; feed-rate envelopes by material
A/C limits: mechanical hard-stops vs software limits; rotation thresholds
I/O mapping: spindle, water, vacuum, rollers, beacons, door, E-Stop
Test cuts: square, miter, radius coupon; record corrections in HMI.
Mechanics constrain software: A/C travel, blade Ø, table/hood geometry → define soft limits and feasible toolpaths.
Software protects mechanics: Planner enforces limits, smooths trajectories, inserts safe approaches, schedules water/guard interlocks.
Hardware executes & guards: Drives track motion; VFD runs the blade; I/O and safety chain ensure permissives (water, guard, E-Stop) before motion.
Picture-perfect slab layout—down to the millimeter.
Camera-assisted 1:1 placement, vein-matching, and job sequencing for 5-axis stone CNC.
From photo to precise toolpaths: nest, align, simulate, and send—seamlessly integrated with Radonix controllers.
See it, place it, cut it: 1:1 slab photography and true-to-material layout on the real stone image.
Zero-guess alignment: Precise reference and offsets for true machine-to-table alignment.
Shop-floor speed: Stone-specific drawing tools (countertop, stairs, arcs, holes).
Sequence control: Priority-based execution for better quality and shorter cycle times.
5-axis ready: Machine parameters like A/C travel, saw diameter/thickness, Z-slow, rotation threshold.
Capture the full table area (X1–X2, Y1–Y2); control brightness/enable.
Place designs exactly on veins and features; effortless vein-matching.
Ready shapes: countertops, sink/fixture holes, arcs, stairs, polygons, circles, slots.
Full Edit menu: Undo/Redo, Copy/Paste, Delete, Select All, Increase/Decrease Priority, Unlink.
Fine control with Move step and Rotation step; configurable gridlines.
Set Reference to define a new origin or local axes; align to a corner or fixed tool.
Mechanical Offsets (X/Y/Z) to remove machine-level deviations.
Machine Type (e.g., Router_XYZCA / Bridge Saw).
A Max Course, C Max/Min (°), Rotation Threshold (°).
Saw Diameter & Thickness (mm), Z-Slow (mm).
Table Width/Height (mm), Reference X/Y (mm).
Define execution order (e.g., polygon first, then circle) to minimize tool/angle changes.
Path preview to verify sequence, depths, and potential collisions.
5-axis bridge saws (XYZCA): angled/curved cuts, cutouts, vein alignment.
Stone routers: edge profiling, milling, drilling.
Stairs & architectural parts: parametric stair and arc tools.
Countertops: sinks, cooktops, drainboards with vein-match accuracy.
Camera: Enable/Disable, Brightness, X1–X2–Y1–Y2
Edit: Move step, Rotation step
Grid: Spacing, Show/Hide
Machine: Type, A/C courses & thresholds, Saw Ø/Thickness, Z-Slow, Offsets X/Y/Z
Reference/Table: Reference X/Y, Table Width/Height
3-Axis Edge Profiling, Pocketing & Drilling for Stone Shops
1) What It Is
A Radonix-driven 3-axis stone router for granite, marble, quartz, etc. The system coordinates X/Y gantry motion with Z vertical travel, a high-power spindle, and shop-floor I/O (water, vacuum, safety). It delivers edge profiling, pockets/cutouts, drilling/countersinking, and 2.5D/3D reliefs with stone-aware strategies.
Mechanical stack (typical)
Axes: X (bridge), Y (carriage/gantry), Z (vertical).
Spindle/tooling: Stone router spindle with diamond tools (bits, wheels, polishers).
Workholding: Vacuum pods/cups, rails, pop-up rollers (machine-dependent).
Sensors: Home/limits, door/hood interlocks, water-flow, optional tool setter/probe.
Hardware stack
Radonix PC-based controller/HMI (XYZ profile).
Servo drives & motors on X/Y/Z (abs/inc encoders).
Spindle inverter (VFD): run, speed reference, at-speed feedback.
I/O modules: water solenoid, vacuum pump/valves, mist/flood, beacons, E-Stop chain.
Optional: ATC (carousel/linear), tool length setter, pressure sensors.
Software stack (HMI + motion)
HMI pages for stone: Tool Library, Operation (Profile/Pocket/Drill), Entry/Ramp, Pass Depth, Water/Delays.
Planner & interpolation: Smooth, jerk-limited XYZ trajectories; radius/accel guarding.
Compensation: Tool diameter/wear, corner cleanup, lead-in/out, helical & ramp strategies.
Sequencer: Job steps with grouping and Priority up/down to reduce tool changes.
Diagnostics: Live load/pos, alarm log, dry-run/simulation.
Flow: Choose operation → HMI applies stone-aware parameters → Planner generates XYZ → Drives execute while I/O interlocks (water/guards) protect the cut.
Edge profiling: Straight & contour edges with multi-pass rough/finish; corner smoothing.
Pocketing & cutouts: Constant step-over or adaptive passes; ramp and helical entries to reduce chipping.
Drilling/countersink: Peck cycles, dwell, depth by material; optional toolsetter compensation.
Relief/2.5D: Z-stepped finishing with configurable scallop height; fine Z-Slow near surface.
Lead-in/out & safe moves: Tangential arcs and clearance planes tuned for stone edges.
Water management: Pre-flow delays, at-speed waits, flow watchdog (no-water = no-cut).
Tool life & wear: Per-tool offsets; prompts for dressing/polishing passes.
Shape
Tool Library: Diameter, flute length, corner radius, RPM, feed, step-down/step-over, wear.
Entry Strategies: Linear/arc ramp, helical, plunge; approach/retract distances.
Pass Control: Max pass depth (mm), finishing allowance, Z-Slow band.
Pocketing: Strategy (zig-zag/offset/adaptive), overlap %, island handling.
Drilling: Peck depth, retract height, dwell, coolant mode.
Safety/I-O: At-speed wait, water pre-flow, guard required, vacuum check.
Sequencing: Group by tool, Increase/Decrease Priority, simulate order.
A) Countertop sink cutout (milled) Import DXF/paths (or from Radonix Landscape); choose Pocket → Offset strategy. Set step-down, finishing allowance, ramp entry, water pre-flow. Simulate; run roughing → finishing; optional polishing pass.
B) Edge profile around a curved vanity Select profile tool; set multi-pass rough/finish and corner smoothing. Enable Z-Slow near surface; choose arc lead-in/out. Group features by tool; run with water interlock.
C) Drilling/countersink grid Define pattern (array); select peck + dwell; set retract plane. Vacuum confirm; simulate; execute.
D) 2.5D relief finishing
Load height-mapped toolpath (from CAM); choose scallop target.
Set fine step-down; enable constant surface speed via RPM table (optional).
Dry-run → cut.
Shape
Mechanics bound software: Gantry stiffness, spindle power, tool reach, and table layout define feasible pass depths, feeds, and allowable accelerations.
Software protects mechanics & stone: Planner smooths corners, limits jerk, inserts safe ramps and clearance planes, and schedules water/guard interlocks.
Hardware executes & reports: Drives track XYZ; VFD provides load/at-speed feedback; I/O confirms water/doors/vacuum—enabling adaptive slows or feed-holds when needed.
Shape
Home & soft limits for XYZ; verify travel and clearances.
Tool setter (optional): Touch-off routine for precise Z; store tool lengths.
Spindle table: RPM vs material; min/max feed envelopes.
Vacuum & fixture check: Pressure/zone verification before cycle start.
Reference & table: Reference X/Y, table dimensions, Z datum.
Landscape synergy (optional): Use Radonix Landscape for 1:1 camera placement/vein-match; send paths/priorities to the router HMI.
Dimensional accuracy: ±0.2–0.4 mm on 2D profiles; finer with finishing passes.
Surface quality: Chip-free edges using ramp/helical entries + Z-Slow + water control.
Cycle efficiency: Grouping by tool + priority ordering reduces changeovers. (Actual results vary by mechanics, tooling, and stone.)
Shape
Axes: units, counts/mm, directions, max vel/acc/jerk per axis
Soft limits/clearances; guard & water interlocks verified
Spindle/VFD: run/stop, speed scale, at-speed signal; load monitoring
Tool library seeded (Ø, feeds/speeds, pass depths by material)
I/O mapping: water, vacuum, beacons, door, E-Stop chain
Test coupons: pocket, profile, drill grid; record corrections in HMI
Shape
CAM-friendly: Imports standard 2D/3D toolpaths; posts over LAN/PC to Radonix.
ATC (if equipped): Carousel/linear—tool change M-codes and tool length comp supported.
Probing/height map (optional): If a probe is installed, height-mapping can be used for surface variance compensation.
1) What it is
A Radonix-driven 4-axis stone router where X/Y/Z linear motion is synchronized with a powered A-axis rotary (chuck + tailstock/steady-rest). It mills reliefs, flutes, rope/spiral patterns, inscriptions, and full 360° features on granite, marble, and engineered stone—under water-safe interlocks.
Mechanics
Axes: X (bridge), Y (carriage), Z (vertical), A (rotary) with chuck + tailstock; optional steady-rest.
Spindle: High-power stone spindle (VFD) with diamond bits/wheels.
Workholding: Vacuum/centers; cone centers or soft jaws; anti-slip sleeves for brittle stock.
Sensors: Homes/limits, door/hood, water-flow, A-axis index (Z-pulse), optional toolsetter/probe.
Hardware
Radonix PC-based controller & HMI (XYZA profile)
Servo drives: XYZ servos + rotary servo on A (abs/inc encoder).
VFD: Run/speed + “at-speed” feedback.
I/O: Water solenoid, vacuum/air, beacons, E-Stop chain, guard interlocks.
Software (HMI + motion)
Rotary toolkit: Wrap, 3+1 indexing, true 4-axis simultaneous.
Compensation: Tool Ø/wear, lead-in/out, clearance planes, constant-pitch/spiral paths.
Sequencer: Group by tool, Priority up/down, safe transitions.
Diagnostics: Live loads/positions, alarm log, dry-run/simulation.
Flow: Pick operation → HMI applies rotary mapping & stone rules → Planner outputs smooth XYZ+A → Drives execute while water/guards/vacuum interlocks stay enforced.
Wrapped 2D (cylindrical projection): Maps XY contours around a known diameter—ideal for continuous patterns (rope, Greek key, inscriptions).
3+1 Indexed: A rotates to angle, locks; XYZ cuts (facets, flats, hole arrays). Fast and rigid.
True 4-Axis Simultaneous: Continuous A with XYZ for organic relief, statues, and spirals; supports constant pitch or constant surface speed targets.
Shape
Relief carving (360°): Z-stepped finishing; scallop-height control; seam hiding.
Fluting & reeding: Parallel/spiral with exact pitch; start/stop blends.
Balusters/columns: Parametric profiles; rough → finish → polish passes.
Helical texturing: Waves/rope/twist with programmable amplitude & lead.
Indexed drilling: Hole patterns around circumference with peck/dwell.
Rotary units & gearing: Deg/step, counts/rev, direction, accel/vel limits.
Stock diameter & center height: Drives wrap math and clearance checks.
Zero & seam control: Define A-zero and “seam side” for pattern alignment.
Entry/Ramp: Linear/arc/helical; Z-Slow band near surface to reduce chipping.
Water control: Pre-flow delay, at-speed wait, no-water = no-cut watchdog.
Tool library: Ø, flute/edge type, RPM, feed, step-down/step-over, wear.
Shape
A-axis homing & index: Home to switch, capture encoder Z-pulse for true zero.
Centerline alignment: Indicate a gauge rod to align spindle to rotary center; record offsets.
Diameter confirmation: Touch-off or caliper input—drives wrap math & feed scaling.
Tailstock/steady-rest: Set pressure and alignment to avoid stone micro-cracks.
Vacuum/fixture test: Pressure/zone verification before cycle start.
Tool length/probe (optional): Automatic Z compensation for consistent depths.
A) Spiral rope pattern (wrapped)
Enter stock Ø and seam side → choose Wrap mode.
Set pitch/lead, step-over, ramp entry; enable water pre-flow.
Simulate seam transition; run rough → finish.
B) 360° dragon relief (true 4-axis)
Import 4-axis toolpaths from CAM → select constant scallop.
Limit A-axis accel to protect brittle stone; enable Z-Slow near high curvature.
Dry-run → cut → optional polishing pass.
C) Baluster with flats (3+1)
Program profile passes; add indexed flats at A = 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°.
Group by tool; use Priority to minimize changes.
Run with guard/water interlocks.
Shape
Mechanics bound software: Rotary stiffness, chuck reach, tailstock alignment, spindle power → set feed/pass/jerk limits.
Software protects mechanics & stone: Smooths corners, limits jerk, inserts clearance planes, sequences water/guards, and enforces wrap safety (no over-diameter moves).
Hardware executes & reports: Servo loads & VFD “at-speed” enable adaptive slows or feed-holds before damage occurs.
Dimensional accuracy: ±0.25–0.5 mm on wrapped patterns; finer with finishing.
Circumferential seam error: ≤0.3 mm with correct A-zero & diameter entry.
Surface quality: Chip-free edges via ramp/helical entries + Z-Slow + steady water.
(Actual results depend on mechanics, tooling, and stone.)
Shape
CAM-friendly: Imports wrapped (cylindrical) and 4-axis simultaneous toolpaths.
ATC (if equipped): Carousel/linear with tool length comp.
Height map (optional): If a probe is installed, compensates for slight bow/runout
3-axis abrasive waterjet cutting for slabs, tiles, inlays, and countertops.
1) What it is
A Radonix-driven XYZ gantry that controls a high-pressure waterjet with abrasive feed to cut stone (granite, marble, quartz, porcelain, sintered stone). The HMI is stone-aware: it manages pierce strategies, kerf compensation, quality levels, and all interlocks for a safe, repeatable cut.
Mechanics
Axes: X (bridge), Y (carriage), Z (standoff).
Nozzle stack: Orifice, mixing tube, focus tube, guard; optional height follower.
Catcher tank: Water-level control, slats/grates, abrasive capture/filtration.
Hardware
Radonix PC-based controller & HMI (XYZ profile).
HP pump interface: Start/stop, pressure setpoint/feedback, low-pressure jog.
Abrasive system: Hopper, metering valve, on/off with delay & flow monitor.
I/O & safety: Door/hood interlocks, E-Stop, water level, pump permissives, beacons.
Software (HMI + motion)
Cut planner: Kerf-aware toolpaths, lead-in/out, tabs/micro-tabs, corner slowdowns.
Pierce library: Standard, low-pressure, pre-pierce/dwell, peck for brittle stones.
Quality levels (Q1–Q5): Speed vs edge quality trade-off per thickness/material.
Sequencer: Group features, nest parts, Priority up/down, safe transitions.
Diagnostics: Pressure/flow states, alarms, dry-run, simulated pierce timing.
Intricate contours & inlays: Tight radii and sharp internal corners without chipping.
Countertop/sink openings: Fast, low-stress cut; router can finish edges if needed.
Tile & pattern work: Accurate mosaics; tabbing to prevent tip-ups.
Thick materials: Multi-pass or slower quality levels to minimize taper/break-out.
Nesting: Material-saving layouts; optional 1:1 camera alignment via Radonix Landscape.
Material & thickness: Auto feed/speed/pressure presets; editable tables.
Kerf width: Per nozzle/tube; automatic compensation on all paths.
Pierce type & timing: LP start, pre-pierce dwell, abrasive delay, retract height.
Lead-in/out: Arc/line styles, overburn control, corner quality factor (slowdown).
Z standoff: Nominal gap, approach/retract planes, optional height follower.
Abrasive feed: g/min target, ON/OFF delays, low-flow watchdog (no-abrasive = hold).
A) Stone inlay (fine detail)
Pick material/thickness → set Q4–Q5 quality.
Use low-pressure pre-pierce + short arc lead-ins.
Enable tabs on small parts; simulate → cut.
B) Countertop sink cut
Import DXF from CAD/Landscape; choose standard pierce at scrap zones.
Q3 quality for productivity; corner slowdowns on; abrasive delay tuned.
Dry-run paths, verify tank level & interlocks → run.
C) Tile mosaic batch
Nest parts; set tab size; group by material.
Sequencer orders pieces by travel to reduce HP cycling.
Pump cool-down dwell between batches if required.
Mechanics bound software: Gantry stiffness, standoff range, tank conditions, nozzle size → define safe speeds and kerf.
Software protects mechanics & stone: Manages pierce ramps, corner slowdowns, height moves, and interlocks (doors, level, pump state).
Hardware executes & reports: Pump pressure/ready, abrasive flow, water level—controller adapts (holds/slows) before faults become scrap.
XY squareness & scale; Z zero/standoff.
Kerf calibration coupon per nozzle/tube and material.
Pump pressure scale/feedback check; HP permissives test.
Abrasive flow rate check & delay tuning (time to nozzle).
Tank level sensors and drain/filtration maintenance schedule.
Dimensional accuracy: ±0.2–0.4 mm on 2D profiles with tuned kerf.
Edge quality: Chip-free with correct pierce and Q-level.
Taper control: Minimized via speed/quality choice; full taper compensation requires a tilting head (not part of XYZ).
(Actual results depend on pump/nozzle, mechanics, and stone.)
HP ON only when: doors closed, tank level OK, pump “ready,” abrasive OK (if required).
Low-pressure jog for test shots; timed bleed-down at cycle end.
Beacons/buzzer for pierce and HP states; E-Stop hard chain to pump.
Radonix Landscape synergy: 1:1 camera layout & vein-match → export to waterjet with kerf presets.
ATC/nozzle change (manual): HMI reminds kerf update.
Probing/height follower (optional): Compensate uneven stock.