Basic Structure and Codes for Anderson Drill Block

Key CNC code structure for the Anderson Drill Block

  1. M88 identifies the drills in the X Axis

  2. M89 identifies the drills in the Y Axis

  3. Binary B codes drop spindle (B1, B2, B4, B8, B16)

  4. M codes turn Drill Block on, your manual shows code numbers

  5. Some custom machines have a separate M code to lift drill out of the way.

  6. G55 to identify the corner of the drill block

  7. G56 and 57 to identify horizontal drills and rotating on special machines. See separate guide to explain.