CNC Machinist Calculator UltraM3 Spindle on clockwise
Fadal M-code · Mill
Starts the spindle clockwise at speed S.
Format
S M3
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
S | Spindle speed in RPM |
How it works
Modal until M4, M5 or M0.
Example program
N1 G0 G40 G49 G80 G90 G17 (FORMAT 2 SAFE START)
N2 T1 M6 (1-2 END MILL)
N3 G0 G90 G54 X0. Y0. S3000 M3 (SPINDLE CW)
N4 G43 H1 Z.1 M8
N2 T1 M6 (1-2 END MILL)
N3 G0 G90 G54 X0. Y0. S3000 M3 (SPINDLE CW)
N4 G43 H1 Z.1 M8
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Put S on the same line or before it.
- M41 and M42 pick the gear range on machines with a gearbox.
Related codes
M3 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fanuc | Spindle on, forward |
| Haas NGC | Spindle on clockwise |
| Doosan (Fanuc) | Left spindle forward rotation |
| DMG Mori MAPPS (Fanuc) | Spindle start(normal) |
| Mazak (EIA) | Spindle normal rotation |
| Okuma OSP | Spindle clockwise (Lathes & Mills) |
| Mitsubishi M70 M80 | Spindle on clockwise |
| Brother Speedio | Spindle on clockwise |
| Siemens 840D 828D | Spindle on clockwise |
| Heidenhain TNC (ISO) | Spindle on clockwise |
| Fagor 8055 8065 | Spindle clockwise |
| LinuxCNC Tormach | Spindle clockwise |
| Mach3 Mach4 | Spindle on clockwise |
| Centroid CNC12 Acorn | Spindle on clockwise |
| Hurco WinMax (NC) | Spindle on clockwise |
| Swiss (Citizen Star) | Main spindle forward |
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