One-line value prop: Fast, repeatable top-side pipe cutting (slots, windows, notches) with kerf compensation—no THC required.
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 4A / PC-SMART 3AS / PC-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).
For live arc-voltage height control, use XY Pipe Cutter + THC.
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.
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.
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.
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
| 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 |
Load DXF/G-code and review the preview (verify Work Size/Length).
Set origin; square and secure the pipe in supports.
Apply settings: kerf, lead-ins/outs, pierce dwell; set Z pierce/cut heights (if lifter present).
Dry-run with Cut Off; confirm path order and clamp clearances.
Run job with monitored pauses for clamps/consumables; adjust feed via override if needed.
Save report and notes for repeatability.
Need live arc-voltage height control? Choose XYZ Pipe Cutter + THC for automatic standoff management on uneven sheets.
Seamlessly load and execute DXF files without the need for G-code conversion — streamlining your workflow and reducing setup time.
Select specific parts from complex drawings and customize cutting order with intuitive control over toolpath sequencing.
Scale, rotate, and mirror parts directly within the interface — with live toolpath previews to ensure precision.
Manually drag and drop parts onto your material sheet to accommodate irregular shapes, pre-cut stock, or remnant reuse.
Set up to three independent pause points — before the cut, during the cut, and after the cut — for manual checks or operational adjustments.
Execute toolpaths in reverse to minimize material warping or adjust final exit points based on design needs.
Perform a complete motion test without activating the torch. Ideal for verifying the toolpath before live cutting.
Project flat designs onto cylindrical surfaces for precision tube and pipe cutting operations.
Real-time arc-voltage feedback ensures dynamic Z-axis height control — maintaining optimal torch-to-material distance during operation.
Real-world clips of Radonix interfaces on production machines—setup, operation, quality tips, and quick troubleshooting.
These are the Radonix CNC controllers designed to work best with this interface. Choose the recommended controller.
Radonix hardware for XY Pipe Cutter (No THC) :
