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M88 Interference check off (Citizen)

Swiss (Citizen Star) M-code · Lathe

Turns off the control interference check, for example when the back spindle has to come very close to a tool.

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

Format

M88

Addresses

AddressWhat it does
NoneNo addresses

How it works

Modal. Cancel with M89.

Example program

M88 (INTERFERENCE CHECK OFF)
G00 Z-.05 (BACK SPINDLE CLOSE TO GUIDE BUSHING)
M89 (INTERFERENCE CHECK ON)

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

M89

M88 on other controls

The same number can mean something different on another control.

ControlMeaning
Haas NGCThrough spindle coolant on
Doosan (Fanuc)C1-axis low pressure clamp
DMG Mori MAPPS (Fanuc)Through-spindle coolant ON
Mazak (EIA)Steady rest 2 unclamp

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