Brother Industries Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Brother TC-S2B

Est. $55,000 - $80,000 Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

Spindle Taper

BT30

Table Size

500 x 300 mm (19.7 x 11.8 in)

Accuracy

+/- 0.004 mm

Repeatability

+/- 0.002 mm

x y z travel

400 x 300 x 250 mm (15.7 x 11.8 x 9.8 in)

spindle speed

10,000 RPM (16,000 RPM optional)

How much does the Brother TC-S2B cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$55,000 - $80,000

Our best estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class — not a quote from Brother Industries. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Brother TC-S2B is a compact BT30 tapping center with listed travels of 400 x 300 x 250 mm (15.7 x 11.8 x 9.8 in), a 10,000 RPM spindle (16,000 RPM optional) on a 2.2 kW (3.0 HP) motor, a 21-tool ATC and 36 m/min (1,417 IPM) rapids on X, Y and Z.

Brother's current product pages do not include the TC-S2B, and the figures here have not been confirmed against Brother. Check them on the machine, and ask for the manuals for the listed Brother CNC-C00 control.

It is a small, light machine. The listed weight is approx. 1,250 kg (2,756 lb) on a 1,100 x 1,600 mm (43.3 x 63.0 in) footprint, so it fits where a larger machining center would not. The table is 500 x 300 mm (19.7 x 11.8 in) but carries only 50 kg (110 lb), which keeps it to a vise or a light fixture. Tool-to-tool time is listed at 0.9 sec.

The 2.2 kW (3.0 HP) motor points the machine at drilling and tapping in aluminium and in small diameters in steel, not at heavy milling. Rapids are slower than on related TC models: the TC-R2B lists 50 m/min (1,968 ipm), with 420 mm (16.5 in) of X and 320 mm (12.6 in) of Y but only 14 tools.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Y Z Travel	400 x 300 x 250 mm (15.7 x 11.8 x 9.8 in)
Spindle Speed	10,000 RPM (16,000 RPM optional)
Spindle Motor	2.2 kW (3.0 HP)
Spindle Taper	BT30
Rapid Traverse X Y Z	36 / 36 / 36 m/min (1,417 IPM)
Tool Changer Capacity	21-tool ATC
Tool to Tool Time	0.9 sec
Table Size	500 x 300 mm (19.7 x 11.8 in)
Max Table Load	50 kg (110 lb)
Positioning Accuracy	+/- 0.004 mm
Repeatability	+/- 0.002 mm
CNC Control	Brother CNC-C00
Machine Weight	approx. 1,250 kg (2,756 lb)
Floor Space Required	1,100 x 1,600 mm (43.3 x 63.0 in)

Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Small 1,100 x 1,600 mm (43.3 x 63.0 in) footprint and approx. 1,250 kg (2,756 lb) weight
21-tool ATC with a listed 0.9 sec tool-to-tool time
16,000 RPM spindle option over the standard 10,000 RPM
Listed positioning accuracy of +/- 0.004 mm and repeatability of +/- 0.002 mm

Limitations

Table load of 50 kg (110 lb) rules out heavy fixtures and rotary units
2.2 kW (3.0 HP) spindle motor limits cutting to light work
36 m/min (1,417 IPM) rapids, against 50 m/min (1,968 ipm) on the TC-R2B
Not on Brother's current pages and the figures are unconfirmed

Best For

Light drilling and tapping of small aluminium parts Shops with little floor space or a light floor Single-vise jobs needing up to 21 tools

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How big a part fits on the TC-S2B?

The listed travels are 400 mm (15.7 in) in X, 300 mm (11.8 in) in Y and 250 mm (9.8 in) in Z, on a 500 x 300 mm (19.7 x 11.8 in) table. Weight is the tighter limit: the table is rated for 50 kg (110 lb), including the vise.

02 What spindle and motor does the TC-S2B have?

A BT30 spindle rated 10,000 RPM, with 16,000 RPM as an option, on a 2.2 kW (3.0 HP) motor. The low power suits drills, taps and small end mills; check which spindle a used machine has before quoting small-hole work.

03 How does the TC-S2B compare with the TC-R2B?

The TC-R2B has 420 mm (16.5 in) of X, 320 mm (12.6 in) of Y and 305 mm (12 in) of Z, 50 m/min (1,968 ipm) rapids and 14 tools, with the same 10,000 rpm spindle and 16,000 rpm option. The TC-S2B listing gives a smaller envelope and slower rapids but a 21-tool ATC.

04 Which control does the TC-S2B use?

The listing names the Brother CNC-C00. The TC-S2B is not on Brother's current product pages, so confirm the control on the machine and make sure the manuals and a parameter backup are part of the sale.