M12/M13: Air blast
Activates or deactivates air blowing on equipped machines.
For reference only: syntax changes with the control, the post-processor and the machine parameters. Check the official manual and run a simulation before cutting. Legal notice.
- Family
- Auxiliary
- Machine
- Milling, Turning, Mill-turn
- Risk
- Medium
- Example
- M12 / M13
M12 / M13Machine: Milling, Turning, Mill-turnRisk: Medium
Haas · Fanuc
- Haas: It can control the auto air jet blast on Haas lathes with the option installed.
- Fanuc: It depends on the machine's PLC.
Other codes in Auxiliary
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does M12/M13 mean in a CNC program?
Activates or deactivates air blowing on equipped machines. In the catalogue it appears as "Air blast", within the Auxiliary family.
Can you give me an example of M12/M13?
M12 / M13 — Activates or deactivates air blowing on equipped machines.
Which machines use M12/M13?
M12/M13 is used in: Milling, Turning, Mill-turn.
What should you watch out for with M12/M13?
Medium risk: it rarely breaks anything on its own, but a wrong value shows up on the part. Check the block before running the batch.
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