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M03 Spindle on clockwise
Mitsubishi M70 M80 M-code · Mill and lathe
Starts the spindle forward at speed S.
Format
M03 S
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
S | Spindle speed |
How it works
Modal until M04 or M05.
Example program
G90 G54 G00 X0. Y0. S2000 M03 (SPINDLE ON)
G43 H01 Z1. M08 (LENGTH COMP)
G01 Z-.1 F10. (CUT)
G43 H01 Z1. M08 (LENGTH COMP)
G01 Z-.1 F10. (CUT)
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Put S in the same block or before it.
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) |
| 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 |
| Hurco WinMax (NC) | Spindle on clockwise |
| Fadal | Spindle on clockwise |
| Swiss (Citizen Star) | Main spindle forward |
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