Radonix interface
3-Axis CNC Controller for Tangential Knife Cutting
Accurate flexible-material cutting with automatic tangential C-axis blade orientation, blade-offset compensation and controlled lift/retract moves.
- Axes
- 3-Axis (X, Y, C)
- Machine class
- Tangential knife cutting CNC 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 XYC CNC controller interface coordinates X-Y cutting motion with C-axis tangential knife orientation.
- Who uses it
- Textile, gasket, packaging, leather, footwear and flexible-material machine builders.
- Works with
- XYC tangential-knife tables with coordinated X/Y motion and automatic C-axis blade orientation.
- Compatible controllers
- PC Smart 4APC Smart 3ASPC-Pro LAN 4A
- Supported files
- DXF and standard G-code (e.g., ArtCAM / PowerMill posts)
- Important
- Configure blade orientation, tool offset, corner handling and material hold-down for the selected knife process.
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Machine architecture
Machine & Kinematics
Machine & Kinematics
- XY motion with automatic C-axis orientation keeps the knife blade tangential to the programmed contour.
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.
Control & I/O
- High-rate step/dir motion with look-ahead planning.
- I/O mapping for knife lift/retract, hold-down, tool-ready signals, alarms, beacons and the full E-stop chain.
Inputs: HomePin X/Y/C, Emergency, Z-Axis sensor, Jack sensor, Foot , optional Laser edge sensor.
Operator keys: Run / Pause / Reset, Speed 100% override slider / Auto Align tools.
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Software workflow
Software & Workflow
- 01Load
DXF/G-code and review preview.
- 02Set origin
and verify sheet alignment.
- 03Step 3
Apply blade-offset, contour-entry, corner and lift-and-turn settings.
- 04Simulate / Dry-run
to confirm limits and path order.
- 05Run job
with monitored pauses for clamps, material checks and tool changes.
- 06Save report
and notes for traceability and repeat work.
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Interface capabilities
Key Features of Radonix CNC Software
Software & Workflow
- Import DXF/G-code, preview cutting paths and apply knife orientation and blade offsets.
- Configure tangential alignment, corner strategy, lift-and-turn behaviour and tool-change sequences.
- Corner smoothing and arc handling to maintain cut speed and edge quality.
- Priority ordering (inner → outer) and automatic pause points for clamp moves or checks.
- Job Queue & Repeat for batches; simulation / dry-run before cutting.
- Run reports: cycle time, cut length, tool use, pauses and restarts; operator notes are saved with the job.
Key Capabilities (at a glance)
- DXF/G-code import and nesting-friendly workflow
- Blade-offset compensation, contour-entry rules, corner strategy and lift/retract control
- Single-block step, dry run (knife lifted), and resume from pause
- Soft limits, interlocks, and 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
Reverse a prepared toolpath when material direction, grain or the preferred finishing point requires it.
Simulation / Demo Run Mode
Perform a complete dry-run motion test with the knife lifted to verify the cutting path and machine travel.
Printed-Material Registration
Orient the tangential knife automatically while cutting flat flexible-material contours.
Tangential Blade Orientation
Automatic C-axis orientation keeps the knife aligned with the programmed contour during cutting.
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Technical reference
Typical Specifications
| Area | Spec |
| Axes / Modes | X, Y, C (tangential head) |
| File Formats | DXF, standard G-code |
| Compensation | Blade offset, corner smoothing and contour tolerance |
| Performance | High look-ahead planner; steady velocity on arcs |
| I/O | Knife lift, vacuum, clamps, conveyor, registration and safety relays |
| Work Offsets | Multiple origins for sheet/remainder reuse |
| Reports | Time, cut length, tool lifts, alarms and 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