CNC Machinist Calculator Ultra

Home › M-codes › Swiss (Citizen Star) › M123

M123 Back spindle high torque limit on (Citizen)

Swiss (Citizen Star) M-code · Lathe

Raises the back spindle torque limit during synced cut-off so the part does not slip in the back chuck.

Verify on your machine. This entry could not be fully checked against the maker manual. Check your machine manual before you run it.

Format

M123

Addresses

AddressWhat it does
NoneNo addresses

How it works

Modal. Cancel with M124.

Example program

M15 (BACK CHUCK CLOSE)
M123 (TORQUE LIMIT HIGH)
G01 X-.04 F.0008 (CUT OFF)
M124 (TORQUE LIMIT OFF)

Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.

Watch out for

Machine builders set many M codes, and they change by model and options. Check the M code list for your machine.

Related codes

M124 · M15

M123 on other controls

The same number can mean something different on another control.

ControlMeaning
Haas NGCBuilt in M code relay 3 with M-Fin
DMG Mori MAPPS (Fanuc)External output
Centroid CNC12 AcornWrite value to data file

Every M-code for Swiss (Citizen Star) in your pocket. The app has the full example programs, search by number or shop word, a line decoder and calculators for tapping, threading and drilling.

Open M123 in the app All Swiss M-codes

App Store Google Play