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M07 Main chuck open (Citizen)
Swiss (Citizen Star) M-code · Lathe
Opens the main spindle collet, for example to re-chuck the bar during a long part.
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Format
M07
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
None | No addresses |
How it works
One shot.
Example program
M07 (MAIN CHUCK OPEN)
G00 Z-.5 (HEADSTOCK BACK OVER BAR)
M06 (MAIN CHUCK CLOSE)
G00 Z-.5 (HEADSTOCK BACK OVER BAR)
M06 (MAIN CHUCK CLOSE)
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Only open the main collet with the bar held by the guide bushing or the back spindle.
Machine builders set many M codes, and they change by model and options. Check the M code list for your machine.
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M07 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
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|---|---|
| Fanuc | Mist or second coolant on |
| Haas NGC | Shower coolant on |
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| LinuxCNC Tormach | Mist coolant on |
| Mach3 Mach4 | Mist coolant on |
| Centroid CNC12 Acorn | Mist coolant on |
| Hurco WinMax (NC) | Mist coolant on |
| Fadal | Mist coolant on |
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