Radonix interface
4-Axis CNC Controller for Tube & Profile Cutting
4-axis rotary laser cutting for tubes and profiles—precise XY motion, Z focus, and synchronized A-axis rotation with clean pierce, gas control, and kerf compensation.
- Axes
- 4-Axis
- Machine class
- Four-axis CNC tube and profile laser-cutting 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 XYZA CNC controller interface coordinates X-Y-Z head motion with A-axis tube rotation for profile laser-cutting machines.
- Who uses it
- Tube & profile fabricators, furniture and fitness equipment makers, HVAC/exhaust shops, job shops.
- Works with
- Rotary laser machines where the cutting head moves in X/Y/Z and the workpiece rotates on a chuck (A-axis)—continuous or indexed rotation.
- Compatible controllers
- PC Smart 4APC Smart 3ASPC-Pro LAN 4A
- Supported files
- DXF and standard G-code (e.g., ArtCAM / PowerMill posts)
- Important
- This machine does not support Torch Height Control (THC). In most cases, a separate height-control system is not required. Load the DXF file into the interface and enter the required Z value when prompted; the software then generates and controls the A-axis motion automatically. Because the workpiece is solid and the relevant section protrudes from the machine, separate height control is usually unnecessary.
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Machine architecture
Machine & Kinematics
Machine & Kinematics
- 4-axis synchronized motion: X/Y cutting-head motion, a rotary axis for tube rotation, and a Z/focus/height axis depending on machine design.
- 4-axis CNC laser control: S-curve (S-type) acceleration/deceleration reduces vibration and keeps cut quality stable at corners and during fast direction changes.
- High feed capability: the listing family mentions speeds around 30 m/min, requiring tight interpolation, look-ahead and stable servo/stepper pulse generation.
Control & I/O
Tube machines have lots of interlocks and peripherals (chucks, clamps, doors, gas, alarms, sensors).
- Plenty of isolated I/O: examples show ~16 outputs / 20 inputs with photoelectric isolation.
- Chuck clamp/unclamp and front/rear chuck coordination.
- Limit switches, home switches, pressure switches (assist gas), water chiller OK, laser ready and alarm chains.
- Door/cabinet interlocks, E-stop chain, servo alarms, lube, pneumatic valves and vacuum/extraction permissives.
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Software workflow
Software & Workflow
- 01diameter
Load DXF/G-code and confirm the diameter / unwrap settings.
- 02A-axis zero
Set origin, A-axis zero, and verify clamp/park points.
- 03Step 3
Apply kerf, lead-in/out, pierce & gas rules; add tabs if needed.
- 04Simulate / Dry-run
to check limits, rotation, and order.
- 05Step 5
Run the job; monitor pressure/ready; use single-block for trials.
- 06resume from last line
If stopped, resume from last line; export the automatically saved job report.
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Interface capabilities
Key Features of Radonix CNC Software
Software & Workflow
Import DXF/G-code, set tube diameter and start angle; automatic unwrap/wrap to A-axis.
Lead-in/lead-out styles, kerf/offset, corner slow-down, tabs/micro-joints, seam-skip.
Pierce strategy: pre-flow, dwell (CutTime), post-flow; water/air purge and gas changeovers.
Rotation/length nesting for multiple parts along a bar; simulation & dry-run (laser OFF).
Resume from last G-code line with safe re-entry; job logging (time, length, pierces, alarms, notes).
Key Capabilities (at a glance)
XYZA interpolation with rotary unwrap/wrap
Pierce & gas control (pre/post flow, dwell, purge)
Kerf compensation, lead-in/out, tabs, corner rules
Park points (P1/P2), seam alignment, diameter-aware paths
Dry-run, single-block, and line-based resume
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Technical reference
Typical Specifications
| Area | Spec |
|---|---|
| Axes | X, Y, Z, A (rotary chuck) |
| Modes | CW / Pulsed laser; multi-gas assist control |
| Files | DXF, G-code |
| Piercing | Pre-flow, dwell (CutTime), post-flow; pulse ramp; purge/bleed |
| Compensation | Kerf/offset, lead-in/out, corner slow-down, tabs |
| Alignment | Tube diameter, A-zero & rotation shift; P1/P2 park points |
| Safety | Doors/guards, gas pressure OK, chiller/laser ready, E-stop, SafeZ |
| Recovery | Restart from last G-code line, safe re-entry |
| Reporting | Time, cut length, pierces, pauses/alarms, operator 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