CNC Machinist Calculator UltraM60 A axis brake on
Fadal M-code · Mill
Clamps the 4th axis brake so the rotary table holds still during cutting.
Format
M60
How it works
Modal until M61.
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. A90. S3000 M3
N4 M60 (A BRAKE ON)
…
N2 T1 M6 (1-2 END MILL)
N3 G0 G90 G54 X0. Y0. A90. S3000 M3
N4 M60 (A BRAKE ON)
…
The full 6-line example is in the app. Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Brake on before heavy cuts in a fixed A position.
- Brake off with M61 before any A move.
Related codes
M60 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Doosan (Fanuc) | Tool change with moving axes |
| DMG Mori MAPPS (Fanuc) | APC start command |
| Mazak (EIA) | C-axis unclamp |
| LinuxCNC Tormach | Pallet shuttle and pause |
| Centroid CNC12 Acorn | 5-axis digitizing move |
| Hurco WinMax (NC) | Chip conveyor reverse |
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