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- 3-Axis
- Used in Cutting CNC machines
Introduction
One-line value prop: Load a DXF, the software finds your holes, and the machine runs fast, accurate drill / peck / dwell cycles with guided manual tool changes and safe recovery.
Who uses it: Fabricators, HVAC & ducting, signage, general metalwork.
Works with: 3-axis gantry or table machines with a spindle/VFD (single tool, manual change).
Compatible controllers: PC-SMART 4A / PC-SMART 3AS / PC-PRO LAN 4A
Supported files: DXF and standard G-code (e.g., ArtCAM / PowerMill posts)
Machine & Kinematics
3-axis contouring (X, Y, Z) with homing and soft limits; work offsets (G54–G59).
Z executes drill/peck/dwell cycles with clean retracts to SafeZ.
Optional A-axis indexing (bolt circles on turned parts) if fitted.
Control & I/O
Spindle ON/OFF + RPM (VFD), coolant/mist/air, clamps/fixtures, beacons, guards, Emergency.
Inputs for home/limits, optional Z tool-setter, door/guard, vacuum/air-OK.
Operator aids: Feed/Speed overrides, Pause/Resume, Single-step, Restart from line (power-loss recovery).
Software & Workflow
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DXF-first: automatic hole recognition (circles/slots) → size groups → hit list.
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Cycles: simple drill, peck drill (depth/step/clear), dwell (ms), counterbore/countersink depths.
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Pattern tools: array, grid, bolt circle, along polyline; per-group feeds/RPM.
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Clamp-aware planning with keep-out zones, inner→outer order, safe pauses for reposition.
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3D preview of Z moves; Floor (max depth) to protect table/fixtures.
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Job reports: hole count, travel distance, cycle time, pauses/alarms, operator notes.
Key Capabilities
(at a glance)
Key Capabilities(at a glance)
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DXF import with auto hole detection & sizing
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Drill / Peck / Dwell cycles with SafeZ retracts
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Per-group feeds/RPM, pattern generators (grid/array/bolt circle)
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Clamp keep-outs, inner→outer sequencing, dry-run (spindle off)
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Z tool-setter support for accurate depths (optional)
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Restart from last G-code line after stop or power cut
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Floor depth limit, soft limits, full safety interlocks
Standard Workflow
Home X/Y/Z; set work offset (G54).
Open DXF → holes are recognized and grouped by size.
Choose cycle (Drill/Peck/Dwell), set depths/steps, per-group feeds & RPM.
Dry-run (spindle off) to verify order, keep-outs, and SafeZ.
Run. At tool change prompts: retract → stop spindle → change tool → (optional) probe Z → Resume.
If interrupted, use Restart from line; then review and save the report.
Typical Specifications
| Area | Spec |
| Axes / Modes | XYZ |
| File Formats | DXF, standard G-code |
| Compensation | Kerf/offset, corner smoothing, arc tolerance |
| Performance | High look-ahead planner; steady velocity on arcs |
| I/O | Spindle, Safety relays , Solenoid Valve , Jacks |
| Work Offsets | Multiple origins for sheet/remainder reuse |
| Reports | Time, cut length, pierces, alarms, notes |
Key Features of Radonix CNC Software
🔹 Six-axis router support:
Coordinate XYZ + up to three rotary axes (A/B/C) across wood, stone, milling, mold-making, and dental machines—up to 6 simultaneous axes.
🔹 RTCP (Rotation Tool Center Point):
Keeps the tool tip exactly on the programmed path during 5-axis rotations—no re-posting when you change head lengths or pivots.
🔹Multi-spindle heads
Run spindles synchronously or sequentially with per-spindle ON/OFF, RPM, offsets, and tool numbers.
🔹 Automatic tool changing:
Works with linear, rotary/carousel, and jack magazines—full clamp/unclamp sequencing, interlocks, tool table, and safe recovery.
🔹 Automatic Z tool offset & referencing:
Touch-setter cycles capture tool length (and optional diameter) for accurate depths and wear compensation after each change.
🔹 3D toolpath & rotary visualization:
Preview the job in true 3D with live A/B/C angles to verify reach, orientation, and motion before cutting.
🔹 Floor (depth) limit:
Enforces a maximum Z penetration so the tool never cuts past the programmed floor—protects the table, fixtures, and laminated stacks.