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M03 Spindle on clockwise
Hurco WinMax (NC) M-code · Mill
Starts the spindle forward at the active S speed.
Format
M03 [S]
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
S | Spindle RPM |
How it works
Modal. Cancel with M05 or M04.
Example program
T1 M06 (.500 END MILL)
G90 G54 G00 X0. Y0. S3000 M03 (SPINDLE CW)
G43 H01 Z1. (LENGTH OFFSET)
G90 G54 G00 X0. Y0. S3000 M03 (SPINDLE CW)
G43 H01 Z1. (LENGTH OFFSET)
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- S with M03 on the same line takes effect before the move in that block.
- With a tapping tool loaded the control may wait to start the spindle until the tap cycle.
Machine builders set many M codes, and they change by model and options. Check the M code list for your machine.
Related codes
M03 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 |
| Fadal | Spindle on clockwise |
| Swiss (Citizen Star) | Main spindle forward |
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