The Brother TC-32BN 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-32BN tapping center: 550 x 400 x 415 mm travels, 12,000 rpm spindle (16,000 rpm option), 26 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) | 26 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 | 550 mm (21.7 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 415 mm (16.3 in) |
| Tool Capacity | 26 tools (+1) |
| Rapid Traverse | 70 / 70 / 70 m/min (2,756 / 2,756 / 2,756 ipm) |
| Footprint | 1,890 × 3,669 mm (74.4 × 144.4 in) |
| Coolant Through Spindle | Optional |
Our best estimate for the Brother TC-32BN is $25,000 - $60,000 (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-32bn#price; the request is passed to Brother Industries or an authorised dealer.
Same spindle, 12,000 rpm with a 16,000 rpm option, and the same 70 m/min (2,756 ipm) rapids. The TC-32BN has 550 × 400 × 415 mm (21.7 × 15.7 × 16.3 in) of travel and 26 tools (+1). The TC-22B has 500 × 450 × 410 mm (19.7 × 17.7 × 16.1 in) and 18 tools (+1), so it wins only on Y.
Only as an option. A used machine may or may not have it, so check for the through-spindle supply before quoting deep drilling or blind tapping that relies on it. The standard spindle runs to 12,000 rpm and the optional one to 16,000 rpm.
Brother gives the footprint as 1,890 × 3,669 mm (74.4 × 144.4 in). Brother has discontinued the model, so when buying one used, also check the access route and doorway sizes before arranging transport.
