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M5 Spindle stop
Siemens 840D 828D M-code · Mill and lathe
Stops the master spindle.
Format
M5
How it works
Modal until M3 or M4.
Example program
G0 Z100 M5 ; RETRACT AND STOP SPINDLE
M0 ; CHECK PART
M3 S2000 ; RESTART
M0 ; CHECK PART
M3 S2000 ; RESTART
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- For a second spindle write the spindle number, for example M2=3 for spindle 2 clockwise.
Machine builders set many M codes, and they change by model and options. Check the M code list for your machine.
Related codes
M5 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fanuc | Spindle stop |
| Haas NGC | Spindle stop |
| Doosan (Fanuc) | Left spindle stop & selection |
| DMG Mori MAPPS (Fanuc) | Spindle stop |
| Mazak (EIA) | Spindle stop |
| Okuma OSP | Spindle stop (Lathes & Mills) |
| Mitsubishi M70 M80 | Spindle stop |
| Brother Speedio | Spindle stop |
| Heidenhain TNC (ISO) | Spindle stop |
| Fagor 8055 8065 | Spindle stop |
| LinuxCNC Tormach | Spindle stop |
| Mach3 Mach4 | Spindle stop |
| Centroid CNC12 Acorn | Spindle stop |
| Hurco WinMax (NC) | Spindle stop |
| Fadal | Spindle off |
| Swiss (Citizen Star) | Main spindle stop |
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