m-code for spindle lock

[fisholie]

I run a okuma-howa 35-l with a fanuc 18-t control.I need to know if anybody knows the parameter to set this and what is the code used in a program to lock and unlock the machine.Thank you any help will be useful.

[Rekd]

Not sure about the parameter, but if you want to lock the spindle from spinning and orient it, it's M19 in the program, or from MDI.

[fisholie]

I tried the m-19 but it did not do anything.I want the spindle to lock completely again thanks for all input I get.If anyone else knows something that might work please let me know.Thank You.

[wjbzone]

Did you stop the spindle with an M5 before using the M19?
Bill

[Rekd]

Where did you put the M19 in? In the program? In MDI?

[fudo66]

Hi,
excuse me but i'm italian and i don't speak a good english...
M19H0
or H90 ,H180,H270 for spindle position...

[Al_The_Man]

The okuma manual should tell you what functions and M codes etc they have implemented. Fanuc have Many many pre-assigned functions and it is up to the Machine tool builder to use them (or not) how he sees fit.
For example all M codes and special functions which can be set by a simple switch such as MLK (machine lock) are implemented through the I/O or ladder section and are machine-tool-builder dependant, they cannot usually be set by parameter.
There is a whole raft of Fanuc manuals that the end-user does not usually get, he usually gets the Operator manual & Maintenance manual if he is lucky, some times he just gets the Machine tool builder version.
Just to confuse things but are usefull, Fanuc have an OperatOR as well as a OperatION manual, and a ConnecTION & ConnectING manual as well as Servo man. & others which can be usefull for trouble shooting etc.
Al