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M50 C axis off
Centroid CNC12 Acorn M-code · Lathe
Turns off the C axis so the spindle runs as a spindle again. Locked option. Most builders wrap it in an mfunc50.mac macro.
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Format
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
none | No words |
How it works
Modal.
Example program
M50 ; C AXIS OFF
G97 S1000 M3 ; SPINDLE MODE
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- The 3rd or 4th axis must be labeled C with parameter 93 or 94 set for C axis use.
Machine builders set many M codes, and they change by model and options. Check the M code list for your machine.
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