The Brother TC-22A is an industrial-grade CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) powered by the Brother NC-A00. It offers working travels of 400 x 300 x 250 mm, a top spindle speed of 0 RPM, and a 3-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Brother TC-22A BT30 tapping center: listed 400 x 300 x 250 mm travels, 8,000 rpm 2.2 kW spindle, 21-position ATC, 30 m/min rapids.
| Standardized Parameters & Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer (Brand) | Brother (Japan) |
| Machine Type | CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) |
| CNC Controller System | Brother NC-A00 |
| Number of Controlled Axes | 3-Axis Simultaneous / Positioning |
| X-Axis Travel | 400 mm |
| Y-Axis Travel | 300 mm |
| Z-Axis Travel | 250 mm |
| Spindle Taper Interface | BT30 |
| Table / Platter / Chuck Size | 400 x 300 mm (15.7 x 11.8 in) |
| Approx. Machine Weight | 1,100 kg |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| X Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 250 mm (9.8 in) |
| Spindle Speed | 8,000 rpm |
| Spindle Motor | 2.2 kW (3 hp) |
| Spindle Taper | BT30 |
| Tool Magazine | 21-position ATC |
| Rapid Traverse | 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) all axes |
| Positioning Accuracy | +/- 0.005 mm |
| Repeatability | +/- 0.002 mm |
| Table Size | 400 x 300 mm (15.7 x 11.8 in) |
| Table Load Capacity | 50 kg (110 lb) |
| CNC Control | Brother NC-A00 |
| Machine Weight | 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) |
| Footprint | 1,100 x 1,500 mm (43 x 59 in) |
Our best estimate for the Brother TC-22A is $12,000 - $35,000 (used). This is an estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class, not a quote from Brother Industries; configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/brother-tc-22a#price; the request is passed to Brother Industries or an authorised dealer.
The listed travels are 400 mm (15.7 in) in X, 300 mm (11.8 in) in Y and 250 mm (9.8 in) in Z, on a 400 x 300 mm (15.7 x 11.8 in) table. The 250 mm (9.8 in) Z stroke has to cover the vise, the part and the longest tool, so measure the tallest setup before committing a job.
No. The TC-22B is far larger, with 500 mm (19.7 in) of X, 450 mm (17.7 in) of Y and 410 mm (16.1 in) of Z, a 12,000 rpm spindle (16,000 rpm optional) and 18 tools (+1). The TC-22A listing gives 400 x 300 x 250 mm of travel, 8,000 rpm and a 21-position ATC.
The listed table load is 50 kg (110 lb). That covers a vise and a small aluminium or steel part, but not a heavy fixture plate or a rotary unit with its workholding. Weigh the complete setup if you plan anything beyond a single vise.
The listing names the Brother NC-A00. The TC-22A is not on Brother's current product pages, so confirm the control model and its condition on the machine itself, and ask the seller for the manuals and parameter backup.
