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M17 Prepare for tool change, macro
Centroid CNC12 Acorn M-code · Mill and lathe
Has no default action. If the builder wrote an M17 macro it stops spindle and coolant and starts the orient before M6. Intercon uses it with parameter 162.
Verify on your machine. This entry could not be fully checked against the maker manual. Check your machine manual before you run it.
Format
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
none | No words |
How it works
One shot.
Example program
M17 ; GET READY FOR THE CHANGE
T3 M6 ; TOOL CHANGE
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Without an mfunc17.mac file this code does nothing useful. Ask the builder.
Machine builders set many M codes, and they change by model and options. Check the M code list for your machine.
Related codes
M17 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Haas NGC | Pallet unclamp and open APC door |
| Doosan (Fanuc) | Machine lock act |
| Mazak (EIA) | Spindle orientation 120° (for AJC) |
| Okuma OSP | CEJ MATIC : Request of Data transfer |
| Siemens 840D 828D | End of subprogram |
| Hurco WinMax (NC) | Automatic buffering off |
| Fadal | End of subroutine, Format 1 |
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