Brother Industries Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Brother TC-S2C

Est. $65,000 - $95,000 Discontinued Specs verified 2026-10-03 · machinetool.global.brother Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

X Travel

300 mm (11.8 in)

Y Travel

400 mm (15.7 in)

Z Travel

300 mm (11.8 in)

Max Spindle

10,000 rpm (16,000 rpm optional)

Tool Capacity

14 tools

Rapid Traverse

50 / 50 / 50 m/min (1,968 / 1,968 / 1,968 ipm)

How much does the Brother TC-S2C cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$65,000 - $95,000

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-S2C is a discontinued tapping and drilling center whose work envelope is deeper than it is wide: 300 mm (11.8 in) of X, 400 mm (15.7 in) of Y and 300 mm (11.8 in) of Z. A 10,000 rpm spindle is standard with 16,000 rpm as an option, the magazine holds 14 tools, and all three axes rapid at 50 m/min (1,968 ipm).

With Y as the long axis, fixtures are best laid out front to back, for example two vises one behind the other, rather than side by side. The footprint is the other thing to plan for. Brother's table gives 1,180 × 2,917 mm (46.5 × 114.8 in), larger than the 1,080 × 2,540 mm (42.5 × 100 in) of the TC-S2D with the same travels, so measure the space before choosing between them.

The Brother table for the TC-S2C is short: it lists no spindle power, taper, table size or table load. Confirm those on a used machine before quoting work for it.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Spindle Speed	10,000 rpm (16,000 rpm optional)
X-Axis Travel	300 mm (11.8 in)
Y-Axis Travel	400 mm (15.7 in)
Z-Axis Travel	300 mm (11.8 in)
Tool Capacity	14 tools
Rapid Traverse Rate	50 / 50 / 50 m/min (1,968 / 1,968 / 1,968 ipm)
Floor Space Required	1,180 × 2,917 mm (46.5 × 114.8 in)

Specifications sourced from machinetool.global.brother — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

400 mm (15.7 in) of Y travel for fixtures arranged front to back
Rapids of 50 / 50 / 50 m/min (1,968 / 1,968 / 1,968 ipm) on all axes
Optional 16,000 rpm spindle for smaller tools

Limitations

Its 1,180 × 2,917 mm (46.5 × 114.8 in) footprint is larger than that of the TC-S2D, which has the same travels
Discontinued, with a 14-tool magazine and no spindle power or table load in the listed table

Best For

Drilling and tapping with two fixtures set front to back Small to mid-size aluminium parts with many holes Shops comparing used TC-S2 machines

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the TC-S2C and the TC-S2D?

On Brother's figures the travels, spindle, 14-tool magazine and 50 m/min rapids are the same. The footprint differs: the TC-S2D takes 1,080 × 2,540 mm (42.5 × 100 in), while the TC-S2C needs 1,180 × 2,917 mm (46.5 × 114.8 in).

02 How does the TC-S2C compare with the TC-R2B?

The TC-R2B has 420 x 320 x 305 mm (16.5 x 12.6 x 12 in) of travel with the same 10,000 rpm spindle (16,000 rpm optional), 14 tools and 50 m/min rapids. The TC-S2C trades X for Y, with 300 x 400 x 300 mm (11.8 x 15.7 x 11.8 in).