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M06 Tool change
Brother Speedio M-code · Mill
Changes to the tool given with T. On Brother, G100 is the usual tool change command.
Verify on your machine. This entry could not be fully checked against the maker manual. Check your machine manual before you run it.
Format
M06 T
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
T | Tool number |
How it works
Non-modal.
Example program
G00 Z1. M09 (CLEAR)
M06 T02 (TOOL CHANGE)
G90 G54 G00 X1. Y1. (POSITION)
G43 H02 Z1. S3000 M03 (LENGTH OFFSET)
M06 T02 (TOOL CHANGE)
G90 G54 G00 X1. Y1. (POSITION)
G43 H02 Z1. S3000 M03 (LENGTH OFFSET)
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Tool change format on Brother differs from Fanuc. Check whether T goes before or after M06.
- G100 can overlap axis moves with the change and is faster.
Related codes
M06 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fanuc | Tool change |
| Haas NGC | Tool change |
| Doosan (Fanuc) | Atc tool change command |
| DMG Mori MAPPS (Fanuc) | Tool change |
| Mazak (EIA) | Chuck unclamp (releasing workpiece) |
| Okuma OSP | Tool Change |
| Mitsubishi M70 M80 | Tool change |
| Siemens 840D 828D | Tool change |
| Heidenhain TNC (ISO) | Tool change |
| Fagor 8055 8065 | Tool change |
| LinuxCNC Tormach | Tool change |
| Mach3 Mach4 | Tool change |
| Centroid CNC12 Acorn | Tool change |
| Hurco WinMax (NC) | Tool change |
| Fadal | Tool change |
| Swiss (Citizen Star) | Main chuck close (Citizen) |
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