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M04 Spindle on counterclockwise
Mitsubishi M70 M80 M-code · Mill and lathe
Starts the spindle in reverse at speed S.
Format
M04 S
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
S | Spindle speed |
How it works
Modal until M03 or M05.
Example program
S300 M04 (REVERSE SPINDLE)
G43 H06 Z1. (LENGTH COMP)
G98 G74 Z-.75 R.1 F23.08 ,R1 (LH TAP)
G43 H06 Z1. (LENGTH COMP)
G98 G74 Z-.75 R.1 F23.08 ,R1 (LH TAP)
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Used for left hand taps and some lathe tools.
Machine builders set many M codes, and they change by model and options. Check the M code list for your machine.
Related codes
M04 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fanuc | Spindle on, reverse |
| Haas NGC | Spindle on counterclockwise |
| Doosan (Fanuc) | Left spindle reverse rotation |
| DMG Mori MAPPS (Fanuc) | Spindle start(reverse) |
| Mazak (EIA) | Spindle reverse rotation |
| Okuma OSP | Spindle counter clockwise (Lathes & Mills) |
| Brother Speedio | Spindle on counterclockwise |
| Siemens 840D 828D | Spindle on counterclockwise |
| Heidenhain TNC (ISO) | Spindle on counterclockwise |
| Fagor 8055 8065 | Spindle counterclockwise |
| LinuxCNC Tormach | Spindle counterclockwise |
| Mach3 Mach4 | Spindle on counterclockwise |
| Centroid CNC12 Acorn | Spindle on counterclockwise |
| Hurco WinMax (NC) | Spindle on counterclockwise |
| Fadal | Spindle on counterclockwise |
| Swiss (Citizen Star) | Main spindle reverse |
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