The Brother TC-S2A is an industrial-grade CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) powered by the Brother CNC-C00. a top spindle speed of 0 RPM, and a 3-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Brother TC-S2A: BT30 tapping center with 300 x 200 x 200 mm travels, 10,000 RPM 1.5 kW spindle, 16-tool ATC, 0.9 sec tool change, CNC-C00 control.
| Standardized Parameters & Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer (Brand) | Brother (Japan) |
| Machine Type | CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) |
| CNC Controller System | Brother CNC-C00 |
| Number of Controlled Axes | 3-Axis Simultaneous / Positioning |
| Spindle Taper Interface | BT30 |
| Table / Platter / Chuck Size | 300 x 200 mm (11.8 x 7.9 in) |
| Max Table Load Capacity | 30 kg |
| Approx. Machine Weight | 950 kg |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| X Y Z Travel | 300 x 200 x 200 mm (11.8 x 7.9 x 7.9 in) |
| Spindle Speed | 10,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor | 1.5 kW (2.0 HP) |
| Spindle Taper | BT30 |
| Rapid Traverse X Y Z | 30 / 30 / 30 m/min (1,181 IPM) |
| Tool Changer Capacity | 16-tool ATC |
| Tool To Tool Time | 0.9 sec |
| Table Size | 300 x 200 mm (11.8 x 7.9 in) |
| Max Table Load | 30 kg (66 lb) |
| Positioning Accuracy | +/- 0.005 mm |
| Repeatability | +/- 0.002 mm |
| CNC Control | Brother CNC-C00 |
| Machine Weight | approx. 950 kg (2,094 lb) |
| Footprint | 900 x 1,300 mm (35.4 x 51.2 in) |
Our best estimate for the Brother TC-S2A is $45,000 - $65,000. 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-s2a#price; the request is passed to Brother Industries or an authorised dealer.
The TC-S2C has 300 x 400 x 300 mm (11.8 x 15.7 x 11.8 in) of travel, 14 tools, rapids of 50 / 50 / 50 m/min and a 16,000 rpm spindle option. The TC-S2A has 300 x 200 x 200 mm (11.8 x 7.9 x 7.9 in), 16 tools, 30 / 30 / 30 m/min rapids and a 10,000 RPM spindle.
With a 1.5 kW (2.0 HP) motor and 10,000 RPM, it is suited to drilling and tapping aluminium, brass and mild steel with small tools. Heavy milling or large drills in steel need more spindle power than the listed figures provide.
The listed tool-to-tool time is 0.9 sec, with 16 tools in the ATC. On a part with many small holes and taps, that keeps the time between operations short, which is where a tapping center earns its keep.
Because the model is not on Brother's current pages, confirm the travels, spindle speed and control on the machine. Then check repeatability against the listed +/- 0.002 mm with a test part, and confirm the table and fixture stay within 30 kg (66 lb).
