3 M Code
M19 Spindle Orientation
This instruction stops the spindle at the specified phase position.
Instruction format
Relevant M codes
Use this command to adjust phase of the spindle axis when you replace tools and carry out other tasks.
This function rotates the spindle axis at the Spindle orientation velocity setting, and stops it at the phase
position specified for the Spindle orientation position setting. It is a positioning function specified the
rotation position (angle) of a tool.
If the spindle axis is already activated, it changes its speed to the Spindle orientation velocity and stops
at the Spindle orientation position.
For the information on the spindle axis operation and the timing of completion of M19, refer to the
instruction manual provided by the machine tool manufacturer.
For the deceleration at stopping, also refer to the instruction manual provided by the machine tool man-
ufacturer.
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M19
M03, M04, M05
NJ/NY-series G code Instructions Reference Manual (O031)