Does Ruida Support Z Up/Down Between Shapes?

Hello everyone,

I have built my own custom machine that functions similarly to a CO₂ laser system.
Until now I have been using a Mach3 controller, but I have realized that it is too unstable and unreliable for my needs.

This is the workflow I need:

  1. Before cutting, the Z-axis is at a safe height.
  2. When I press Start, the head moves down to the working height and cuts the first part.
  3. When the cut is finished, the head moves up to the safe height and travels to the next part.
  4. When it reaches the next part, the head moves down again to the working height and cuts the second part.
  5. After the second part is finished, the head moves up to the safe height and finally returns to the machine’s home position.

(Cut Part → Z Up → Move → Z Down → Cut Next Part → Z Up → Return Home)

I want to replace Mach3 with a Ruida controller, but I need to know if any Ruida controller supports this full automatic Z-axis workflow.

I currently own two CO₂ laser machines with Ruida RDC6442S-B (EC) controllers.
Is it possible to achieve this workflow with this model?

If not, which Ruida controller model supports this Z Up/Down movement between shapes during a job?

Any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!

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