M10 Chuck clamp

Fanuc M-code · Lathe

Closes the chuck on many lathes. Some builders use M68 or another number.

Verify on your machine. This entry could not be fully checked against the maker manual. Check your machine manual before you run it.

Format

M10

How it works

Stays until unclamp.

Example program

M05 (SPINDLE STOP)
M11 (CHUCK OPEN, LOAD PART)
M10 (CHUCK CLOSE)

Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.

Watch out for

Check the clamp direction, OD or ID gripping, before running.
Never unclamp with the spindle turning. Interlocks vary by machine.

Related codes

M11

M10 on other controls

The same number can mean something different on another control.

Control	Meaning
Haas NGC	4th axis brake on
Doosan (Fanuc)	Parts unloader down to chuck
DMG Mori MAPPS (Fanuc)	C-axis clamp
Centroid CNC12 Acorn	Clamp or chuck on
Hurco WinMax (NC)	Both coolant systems on
Fadal	Cancel reciprocation
Swiss (Citizen Star)	Back knock-out on (Citizen)

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