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M176 Spindle gear select
Hurco WinMax (NC) M-code · Mill
Selects spindle gear 1 to 5 on multi speed spindles.
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Format
M176 P
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
P | Gear number, 1 to 5 |
How it works
Modal until another M176.
Example program
M176 P1 (LOW GEAR)
S300 M03 (SLOW HEAVY CUT)
M176 P2 (HIGH GEAR)
S300 M03 (SLOW HEAVY CUT)
M176 P2 (HIGH GEAR)
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Not used on single range spindles. Other controls use M41 to M44 for this.
Machine builders set many M codes, and they change by model and options. Check the M code list for your machine.
Related codes
M176 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Mazak (EIA) | Index 270°(KOUYOU) |
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