Material-aware entry
Ramp and helical strategies help manage tool engagement and reduce the risk of edge damage or delamination.
Plastics and composites / CNC control
Precision control for advanced materialsRoute without compromise.
Radonix CNC controllers support verified routing, trimming, drilling, waterjet and multi-axis profiling workflows for polymers, laminates and composite structures.
3-5 AXISConfigurable motion
DXFDirect geometry import
COLDWaterjet option
I/OVacuum and extraction
01 Application overview
Clean toolpaths for material-sensitive jobs.
From thermoplastics to CFRP, GFRP and sandwich panels, the controller must coordinate motion with tooling, extraction and workholding. Radonix exposes the settings operators need without losing sight of machine safety.
Flexible kinematics
Use 3-axis routing, rotary positioning or simultaneous multi-axis motion according to the part geometry.
Integrated auxiliaries
Coordinate vacuum zones, dust extraction, coolant, probes and process interlocks through mapped I/O.
02 Control profiles
Built for the process,
not just the axes.
Select the motion profile and process layer that match the material, geometry and machine architecture.
XYZ Routing01
3-Axis Router
Routing, trimming, drilling and pocketing for polymer sheet, tooling board and composite panels.
- Tool library
- Ramp / helical entry
- Vacuum and dust I/O
XYZ Waterjet02
3-Axis Abrasive Waterjet
Cold cutting for reinforced laminates, thick polymers and mixed material stacks.
- Kerf strategies
- Pierce control
- No heat-affected zone
XYZA / XYZCA03
4/5-Axis Profile Router
Tool orientation control for moulded components, edge trimming and compound contours.
- Pivot compensation
- Collision-aware setup
- 3D path preview
XYZA Rotary04
4-Axis Rotary Machining
Indexed or continuous A-axis machining for tubes, rollers and cylindrical components.
- XYZA motion
- Diameter setup
- Probe integration
Composite Trimming05
Composite Trimming System
Machine-aware trimming and drilling for moulded CFRP, GFRP and sandwich structures.
- Delamination-aware entry
- Tool wear offsets
- Extraction I/O
Process / workflow
03 Operator workflow
A controlled path through complex material
The job setup connects geometry, tooling and machine services before a production part is cut.
Prepare geometry
Import the job and confirm datum, orientation and stock boundaries.
Define tooling
Choose the tool, offsets, entry strategy, depth per pass and material feed range.
Verify services
Check vacuum, extraction, coolant and safety permissives before the cycle.
Machine and recover
Monitor the path and use controlled pause or restart tools when required.
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.
Composite-ready HMI
Geometry, tools, simulation and machine setup.
- DXF / G-code
- Tool offsets
- 2D / 3D preview
Radonix motion core
Coordinated axes and configurable process I/O.
- XYZ to XYZCA
- Smooth interpolation
- Mapped auxiliaries
Router or waterjet
Mechanics, tooling, workholding and extraction.
- Spindle / cutting head
- Vacuum table
- Probe and interlocks
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.
For thermoplastics, thermosets, tooling board, CFRP, GFRP and sandwich structures.
Choose the axis architecture that matches flat stock, moulded parts or compound surfaces.
Route or waterjet according to thickness, finish, tooling and thermal sensitivity.
Accuracy and finish depend on mechanics, calibration, tooling and material stability.
06 Technical FAQ
Questions before specification.
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01Which plastics and composites can be machined?
Applications include common engineering plastics, tooling board, thermosets, CFRP, GFRP, honeycomb and sandwich structures. Tooling and process parameters must be selected for the exact material.
02When should I choose waterjet instead of routing?
Waterjet is useful when a cold process, low cutting force or thick reinforced laminate is the priority. Routing can be better for pockets, drilling, edge finishing and three-dimensional features.
03Does Radonix support 5-axis composite trimming?
Yes. Radonix can be configured for multi-axis profiling and trimming, subject to the machine kinematics, pivot geometry, drives and safety envelope.
04Can vacuum and dust extraction be integrated?
Yes. Vacuum zones, extraction, coolant and related permissives can be mapped to the controller I/O and included in the operating sequence.
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