M03 – Spindle ON (Clockwise)

This command starts the spindle in clockwise direction at the RPM set by the S command


Syntax & Parameters


  • M03 - Clockwise command followed with or without S value.
  • M3 - The same as M03
  • S - The S value defines the required RPM. If the S value is not given then the last S value is automatically used.


Example program


N10 S1200 M03


In this example the spindle is started in clockwise direction at 1200 RPM.