The Brother TC-32B is an industrial-grade CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) powered by the Brother CNC-B00. It offers working travels of 500 x 400 x 305 mm, a top spindle speed of 0 RPM, and a 3-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Brother TC-32B BT30 tapping center: listed 500 x 400 x 305 mm travels, 10,000 rpm spindle (16,000 optional), 200 kg table, 21-position ATC.
| Standardized Parameters & Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer (Brand) | Brother (Japan) |
| Machine Type | CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) |
| CNC Controller System | Brother CNC-B00 |
| Number of Controlled Axes | 3-Axis Simultaneous / Positioning |
| X-Axis Travel | 500 mm |
| Y-Axis Travel | 400 mm |
| Z-Axis Travel | 305 mm |
| Spindle Taper Interface | BT30 |
| Table / Platter / Chuck Size | 500 x 400 mm (19.7 x 15.7 in) |
| Approx. Machine Weight | 2,000 kg |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| X Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 305 mm (12.0 in) |
| Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm (16,000 rpm optional) |
| Spindle Motor | 3.7 kW (5 hp) |
| Spindle Taper | BT30 |
| Tool Magazine | 21-position ATC |
| Tool To Tool Time | 0.9 seconds |
| Chip To Chip Time | 1.4 seconds |
| Rapid Traverse | 50 m/min (1,969 ipm) all axes |
| Table Size | 500 x 400 mm (19.7 x 15.7 in) |
| Table Load Capacity | 200 kg (441 lb) |
| Positioning Accuracy | +/- 0.004 mm |
| Repeatability | +/- 0.002 mm |
| CNC Control | Brother CNC-B00 |
| Machine Weight | 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) |
Our best estimate for the Brother TC-32B is $50,000 - $80,000 (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-32b#price; the request is passed to Brother Industries or an authorised dealer.
Both have 400 mm (15.7 in) of Y. The TC-32BN adds X and Z, at 550 mm (21.7 in) and 415 mm (16.3 in), carries 26 tools (+1), runs 12,000 rpm as standard and rapids at 70 m/min (2,756 ipm). The TC-32B listing gives 500 mm (19.7 in) of X, 305 mm (12.0 in) of Z, a 21-position ATC and 50 m/min (1,969 ipm).
The listed table is 500 x 400 mm (19.7 x 15.7 in) with a 200 kg (441 lb) load rating. Because the table matches the X and Y strokes, the whole surface is reachable, which makes it practical for fixture plates holding several vises.
A BT30 spindle rated 10,000 rpm, with 16,000 rpm as an option, on a 3.7 kW (5 hp) motor. On a used machine, check which spindle is fitted, as the faster one suits small drills and taps better.
The listed figures are +/- 0.004 mm for positioning and +/- 0.002 mm for repeatability. The TC-32B is not on Brother's current product pages, so ask for a recent ballbar or laser check on the actual machine rather than relying on the listing.
