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M10 Clamp or chuck on
Centroid CNC12 Acorn M-code · Mill and lathe
Asks the PLC to close the clamp or chuck. The default action is M94 bit 4.
Format
M10
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
none | No words |
How it works
Modal.
Example program
M5 ; SPINDLE STOPPED
M10 ; CLOSE THE CLAMP
G4 P1. ; WAIT FOR PRESSURE
M10 ; CLOSE THE CLAMP
G4 P1. ; WAIT FOR PRESSURE
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Adding 256 to parameter 178 swaps M10 and M11. What it drives depends on the PLC wiring.
Machine builders set many M codes, and they change by model and options. Check the M code list for your machine.
Related codes
M10 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fanuc | Chuck clamp |
| Haas NGC | 4th axis brake on |
| Doosan (Fanuc) | Parts unloader down to chuck |
| DMG Mori MAPPS (Fanuc) | C-axis clamp |
| Hurco WinMax (NC) | Both coolant systems on |
| Fadal | Cancel reciprocation |
| Swiss (Citizen Star) | Back knock-out on (Citizen) |
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