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M60 Pallet shuttle and pause
LinuxCNC Tormach M-code · Mill and lathe
Exchanges pallet shuttles, then pauses the program no matter how the optional stop switch is set.
Format
M60
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
none | No words |
How it works
Non modal.
Example program
G0 Z1
M5 M9
M60 (CHANGE PALLET AND PAUSE)
M3 S3000
M5 M9
M60 (CHANGE PALLET AND PAUSE)
M3 S3000
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Needs pallet changer wiring in HAL. Without it, it is just a pause.
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 |
| Centroid CNC12 Acorn | 5-axis digitizing move |
| Hurco WinMax (NC) | Chip conveyor reverse |
| Fadal | A axis brake on |
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