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M5 Spindle stop
Centroid CNC12 Acorn M-code · Mill and lathe
Asks the PLC to stop the spindle.
Format
M5
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
none | No words |
How it works
Modal.
Example program
G0 Z1. ; RETRACT
M5 M9 ; SPINDLE AND COOLANT OFF
M25 ; Z HOME
M5 M9 ; SPINDLE AND COOLANT OFF
M25 ; Z HOME
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Stop the spindle before any M0 where someone reaches in.
Machine builders set many M codes, and they change by model and options. Check the M code list for your machine.
Related codes
M5 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fanuc | Spindle stop |
| Haas NGC | Spindle stop |
| Doosan (Fanuc) | Left spindle stop & selection |
| DMG Mori MAPPS (Fanuc) | Spindle stop |
| Mazak (EIA) | Spindle stop |
| Okuma OSP | Spindle stop (Lathes & Mills) |
| Mitsubishi M70 M80 | Spindle stop |
| Brother Speedio | Spindle stop |
| Siemens 840D 828D | Spindle stop |
| Heidenhain TNC (ISO) | Spindle stop |
| Fagor 8055 8065 | Spindle stop |
| LinuxCNC Tormach | Spindle stop |
| Mach3 Mach4 | Spindle stop |
| Hurco WinMax (NC) | Spindle stop |
| Fadal | Spindle off |
| Swiss (Citizen Star) | Main spindle stop |
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