M Code

Instruction set used for auxiliary function control.

Definition

Instruction set used for auxiliary function control. Treat it as a machine-side action set that must match the builder and controller conventions.

Formula / Rule

  • M-codes control spindle, coolant, stops, clamps, tool change, and other auxiliary actions.
  • Execution timing can vary by controller, so read the machine manual together with the NC block.

Typical Range

  • Use it at tool changes, cycle boundaries, safe stops, and machine-specific actions.

Shop-floor Scenarios

  • Confirm spindle and coolant commands before the first cut after a restart.
  • Verify optional stop and end-of-program behavior during prove-out.

Common Errors / Troubleshooting

  • If a machine response is missing, check whether that controller remaps or disables the M-code.
  • If sequencing feels wrong, inspect block order, dwell, and machine builder options.

Source-grounded Evidence

  • Notebook covers SINUMERIK controller docs, NC variables, PLC signal maps, machine data, tool offsets, and Run MyScreens customization.
  • Notebook covers GSK controller families, PLC, MDI, compensation, simulation, RS232/USB communication, and backup workflows.
  • Notebook covers Mitsubishi controller operation, PLC interfaces, user macros, external I/O, alarms, and high-speed precision features.
  • 来源将 M 代码定义为辅助功能,由 PLC 控制程序流程及主轴、冷却液、卡盘等机床动作。
  • 来源描述 M 代码作为机床附加辅助功能指令,并涉及 M/S/T/D/H 等 PLC 信号映射。

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