M53-M56: Steady rest and tailstock clamp/unclamp
Range used on some lathes for steady rest, tailstock, clamping or auxiliary axes.
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
- Lathe
- Machine
- Turning, Mill-turn
- Risk
- High
- Example
- M53 / M54 / M55 / M56
M53 / M54 / M55 / M56Machine: Turning, Mill-turnRisk: High
Fanuc · ISO común
- Fanuc: It can control steady rest or tailstock clamp/unclamp according to PLC.
- ISO común: In Okuma it can be associated with cycle returns or counterpoint depending on the model.
Other codes in Lathe
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does M53-M56 mean in a CNC program?
Range used on some lathes for steady rest, tailstock, clamping or auxiliary axes. In the catalogue it appears as "Steady rest and tailstock clamp/unclamp", within the Lathe family.
Can you give me an example of M53-M56?
M53 / M54 / M55 / M56 — Range used on some lathes for steady rest, tailstock, clamping or auxiliary axes.
Which machines use M53-M56?
M53-M56 is used in: Turning, Mill-turn.
What should you watch out for with M53-M56?
High risk: a mistake here can cause a crash, a broken tool or an out-of-tolerance part. Simulate the program and dry-run it before cutting.
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