CNC Machinist Calculator UltraM15 Live tool stop
Fanuc M-code · Lathe
Stops the live tool spindle on many turning centers.
Verify on your machine. This entry could not be fully checked against the maker manual. Check your machine manual before you run it.
Format
M15
How it works
Modal until M13 or M14.
Example program
G83 Z-.5 R-.1 F6. (DRILL WITH LIVE TOOL)
G80 (CYCLE OFF)
M15 (LIVE TOOL STOP, BUILDER CODE)
G80 (CYCLE OFF)
M15 (LIVE TOOL STOP, BUILDER CODE)
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Numbers vary by builder. Check the machine manual.
Related codes
M15 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Haas NGC | Main spindle brake off |
| Doosan (Fanuc) | Left spindle air blow off |
| Mazak (EIA) | Milling tool stop |
| Okuma OSP | C-axis positioning in positive direction |
| Swiss (Citizen Star) | Back spindle chuck close (Citizen) |
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