The Brother TC-R2B is an industrial-grade CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) powered by the Standard CNC. a top spindle speed of 10,000 RPM, and a 3-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Brother TC-R2B tapping center: 420 x 320 x 305 mm travels, 10,000 rpm spindle (16,000 rpm option), 14 tools, 50 m/min rapids. Discontinued.
| 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 | 10,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper Interface | Standard |
| Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) | 14 Tool Stations |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm (16,000 rpm optional) |
| X-Axis Travel | 420 mm (16.5 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 305 mm (12 in) |
| Tool Capacity | 14 tools |
| Rapid Traverse | 50 / 50 / 50 m/min (1,968 / 1,968 / 1,968 ipm) |
Our best estimate for the Brother TC-R2B is $100,000 - $145,000. 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-r2b#price; the request is passed to Brother Industries or an authorised dealer.
The magazine holds 14 tools. That covers a typical drill-and-tap part, but it is well short of larger magazines such as the 26 tools (+1) of the TC-31B, so plan tool sharing if several parts are to run without reloading.
The TC-22B is larger on every axis, with 500 mm (19.7 in) of X, 450 mm (17.7 in) of Y and 410 mm (16.1 in) of Z, 18 tools (+1) and 70 m/min (2,756 ipm) rapids. The TC-R2B has 420 mm (16.5 in), 320 mm (12.6 in) and 305 mm (12 in) of travel, 14 tools and 50 m/min (1,968 ipm) rapids.
10,000 rpm as standard, with a 16,000 rpm spindle as an option. Brother has discontinued the model, so on a used machine confirm which of the two is fitted before quoting small-drill or fine-tap work.
