Fanuc M-Code List

M-code are cnc program instructions which help cnc machinist/programmer to control cnc machine hardware like chuck, tailstock, quill, coolant. Here are listed M-code which are mostly used on cnc lathe/mill with Fanuc cnc control.

Fanuc M-Code List (Lathe)

M code Description
M00 Program stop
M01 Optional program stop
M02 End of program
M03 Spindle start forward CW
M04 Spindle start reverse CCW
M05 Spindle stop
M08 Coolant on
M09 Coolant off
M29 Rigid tap mode
M30 End of program reset
M40 Spindle gear at middle
M41 Low Gear Select
M42 High Gear Select
M68 Hydraulic chuck close
M69 Hydraulic chuck open
M78 Tailstock advancing
M79 Tailstock reversing
M94 Mirrorimage cancel
M95 Mirrorimage of X axis
M98 Subprogram call
M99 End of subprogram

Fanuc M-Code List (Mill)

M code Description
M00 Program stop
M01 Optional program stop
M02 End of program
M03 Spindle start forward CW
M04 Spindle start reverse CCW
M05 Spindle stop
M06 Tool change
M07 Coolant ON – Mist coolant/Coolant thru spindle
M08 Coolant ON – Flood coolant
M09 Coolant OFF
M19 Spindle orientation
M28 Return to origin
M29 Rigid tap
M30 End of program (Reset)
M41 Low gear select
M42 High gear select
M94 Cancel mirrorimage
M95 Mirrorimage of X axis
M96 Mirrorimage of Y axis
M98 Subprogram call
M99 End of subprogram