Enable/disable abrasive and, where supported, set the feed rate from the HMI.
🔹Automatic standoff control:
Z lifter/height sensor keeps a constant nozzle-to-work gap for consistent kerf and quality.
One-line value prop: Import a DXF, set pierce timing, choose Low/High Pressure and Abrasive mode, and cut accurately while Z maintains safe standoff and the interface sequences pump, valves, and feeds automatically.
Who uses it: Metal & composite job shops · gasket makers · stone/glass processors · prototyping & education.
Works with: 3-axis gantry waterjets with an HP pump (intensifier or direct-drive), abrasive feeder, and Z lifter.
Compatible controllers: PC-SMART 4A / PC-SMART 3AS / PC-PRO LAN 4A
Supported files: DXF and standard G-code (e.g., ArtCAM / PowerMill posts)
3-axis contouring (X, Y, Z) with homing and soft limits; work offsets
Two programmable positions (P1 / P2) for quick park, tool change, or fixture points.
Sheet Align to rotate/shift the program to the clamped sheet with one reference move.
Pump and head control: HP / LP water, Abrasive ON/OFF, purge/bleed, torch/head enable, guards & Emergency.
Inputs: home/limits, pump ready, pressure OK, door/guard, optional height/touch sensor.
Operator aids: Speed % override, Pause/Resume, Jog (continuous or incremental), Restart from line (power-loss recovery).
DXF import with preview, kerf/offset, lead-in/lead-out, tabs, inner→outer ordering, and corner slow-down.
Pierce strategies: LP (water-only) pierce → ramp to HP + Abrasive; configurable Pre-Cut (pre-flow), Cut timing base, and Post-Cut (post-flow).
Dry-run (water off) to validate order, clearances, and keep-outs, then Run with live overrides.
Automatic job report (time, path length, pierces, pauses/alarms, operator notes).
Direct DXF execution (no external post needed)
Low/High-pressure modes and Abrasive control from the HMI
Programmable pierce timing (pre-flow / dwell / post-flow)
Kerf compensation, clean leads, micro-tabs, and corner smoothing
Sheet Align rotation/shift to the clamped sheet
SafeZ retracts, feed overrides, Pause/Resume, and Restart from line
Home X/Y/Z → set X0/Y0/Z0 and verify SafeZ.
Open DXF → set kerf, leads, tabs, and corner slow-down.
Configure Pre-Cut / Cut / Post-Cut times; choose LP/HP and Abrasive.
Dry-run (water off) to check order and clearances → adjust Speed % if needed.
Run—system sequences pump/valves automatically; pause safely for inspection or reposition.
If interrupted, use Restart from line, confirm SafeZ and re-entry, and resume.
Inspect parts and save the run report.
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.
Enable/disable abrasive and, where supported, set the feed rate from the HMI.
Z lifter/height sensor keeps a constant nozzle-to-work gap for consistent kerf and quality.
Real-world clips of Radonix interfaces on production machines—setup, operation, quality tips, and quick troubleshooting.
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