The Brother TC-22B is an industrial-grade CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) powered by the Standard CNC. a top spindle speed of 12,000 RPM, and a 3-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Brother TC-22B tapping center: 500 x 450 x 410 mm travels, 12,000 rpm spindle (16,000 rpm option), 18 tools (+1), 70 m/min rapids.
| Standardized Parameters & Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer (Brand) | Brother (Japan) |
| Machine Type | CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) |
| CNC Controller System | Standard CNC |
| Number of Controlled Axes | 3-Axis Simultaneous / Positioning |
| Maximum Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper Interface | Standard |
| Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) | 18 Tool Stations |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm (16,000 rpm optional) |
| X-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 450 mm (17.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 410 mm (16.1 in) |
| Tool Capacity | 18 tools (+1) |
| Rapid Traverse | 70 / 70 / 70 m/min (2,756 / 2,756 / 2,756 ipm) |
| Footprint | 1,496 × 3,102 mm (58.9 × 122.1 in) |
Our best estimate for the Brother TC-22B is $50,000 - $70,000 (new). 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-22b#price; the request is passed to Brother Industries or an authorised dealer.
Both run a 12,000 rpm spindle (16,000 rpm optional) with 70 m/min (2,756 ipm) rapids. The TC-22B has 500 × 450 × 410 mm (19.7 × 17.7 × 16.1 in) of travel and 18 tools (+1). The TC-32BN has 550 × 400 × 415 mm (21.7 × 15.7 × 16.3 in) and 26 tools (+1). Choose the TC-22B for Y, the TC-32BN for X and tool count.
No, Brother has discontinued the TC-22B, so machines come from the second-hand trade. Confirm whether the 16,000 rpm spindle option is fitted, since the standard spindle stops at 12,000 rpm, and test all 18 tool positions (+1).
70 m/min (2,756 ipm) on X, Y and Z. Smaller models such as the TC-31B run 50 m/min (1,968 ipm), so on parts with many holes the TC-22B spends less of each cycle moving between them.
