Brother TC-S2D
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Tool Capacity
Rapid Traverse
How much does the Brother TC-S2D cost?
Estimated price range
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-S2D packs a 300 x 400 x 300 mm (11.8 x 15.7 x 11.8 in) work envelope into a floor area of 1,080 × 2,540 mm (42.5 × 100 in). It is a discontinued tapping center from Brother's TC line with a 10,000 rpm spindle, a 16,000 rpm spindle option, 14 tools and rapids of 50 m/min (1,968 ipm) on every axis.
Floor space is its main argument. The TC-S2C covers the same travels but needs 1,180 × 2,917 mm (46.5 × 114.8 in), so in a row of machines the TC-S2D frees room for a parts bench or an extra machine. Cutting capacity does not change between the two on the listed figures.
A 14-tool magazine covers drilling, chamfering and tapping sequences for one part but fills quickly with mixed work. The listed table gives no motor rating or table load, so check the machine plate and documentation on any used example.
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 | 1,080 × 2,540 mm (42.5 × 100 in) |
Specifications sourced from machinetool.global.brother — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Same 300 x 400 x 300 mm (11.8 x 15.7 x 11.8 in) travels as the TC-S2C on a smaller 1,080 × 2,540 mm (42.5 × 100 in) footprint
- 50 / 50 / 50 m/min (1,968 / 1,968 / 1,968 ipm) rapids for short hole-to-hole moves
- Spindle offered at 10,000 rpm with a 16,000 rpm option
Limitations
- 14 tools only, which limits mixed or multi-part tool lists
- Discontinued; spindle power and table load are not in the listed table
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Mainly for the footprint. The TC-S2C needs 1,180 × 2,917 mm (46.5 × 114.8 in) for the same 300 x 400 x 300 mm (11.8 x 15.7 x 11.8 in) travels, while the TC-S2D fits in 1,080 × 2,540 mm (42.5 × 100 in). Spindle, tool count and rapids are listed the same.
02
The TC-S2DN shares the TC-S2D travels and 1,080 × 2,540 mm (42.5 × 100 in) footprint, and adds a 27,000 rpm spindle option alongside the 16,000 rpm one. On the TC-S2D itself the options stop at 16,000 rpm.
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