Feeler TC-20α

Q: How much does the Feeler TC-20α cost?

The price estimate for the Feeler TC-20α is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/feeler-tc-20-alpha#price; the request is passed to Feeler or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-04 · feeler.com Updated 2026-10-04

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

12,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

7/24 Taper No.30

Tool Capacity

14/20

Table Size

600 x 400 mm (23.6 x 15.7 in)

x axis travel

510 mm (20.1 in)

y axis travel

400 mm (15.7 in)

How much does the Feeler TC-20α cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Feeler TC-20α that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The Feeler TC-20α is a drilling and tapping center on a 7/24 No.30 taper, with 510 mm (20.1 in) of X travel, 400 mm (15.7 in) of Y and a 600 x 400 mm (23.6 x 15.7 in) table. Feeler's table heads the column TC-20α Turret/Arm, and two rows carry paired values that go with those two tool changers: Z travel of 300/400 mm (11.8/15.7 in) and a tool count of 14/20.

The arm-type version is the one the maker describes in detail. It has an ATC that holds 20 tools with a tool-change time of 1.7 seconds, and supports bidirectional random tool selection. By the order of the rows, the turret version would be the 14-tool, 300 mm machine; have Feeler confirm that reading.

Everything about the spindle is aimed at short cycles. 12,000 rpm is standard, with 15,000 and 20,000 rpm configurations optional. Feeler says the spindle reaches 12,000 rpm in just one second and 20,000 rpm in only 1.5 seconds, which matters more than top speed when a part has dozens of tapped holes and the spindle reverses at each one. Rapid traverse is 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) on all three axes.

Feeler also makes a durability claim for small drills: when machining micro holes as small as Ø0.75 mm, the machine can achieve more than 4,700 holes. Tool retention uses a fixed claw mechanism with a disc spring in place of a ball-type grip. The table carries 250 kg (551 lb). No spindle power is listed.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Axis Travel	510 mm (20.1 in)
Y Axis Travel	400 mm (15.7 in)
Z Axis Travel	300/400 mm (11.8/15.7 in)
Table Size	600 x 400 mm (23.6 x 15.7 in)
Max Table Load	250 kg (551 lb)
Max Spindle Speed	12,000 rpm
Spindle Taper	7/24 Taper No.30
Rapid Traverse X	48 m/min (1,890 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Y	48 m/min (1,890 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	48 m/min (1,890 ipm)
Tool Capacity	14/20

Specifications sourced from feeler.com — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Tool-change time of 1.7 seconds with the arm-type ATC that holds 20 tools
Spindle reaches 12,000 rpm in one second, per Feeler
48 m/min (1,890 ipm) rapids on X, Y and Z
Optional 15,000 and 20,000 rpm spindle configurations
Fixed claw tool clamping with a disc spring, which Feeler rates above ball-type systems for clamping efficiency

Limitations

Z travel is 300/400 mm depending on version, short for tall fixtures
Table load of 250 kg (551 lb)
No.30 taper restricts the machine to light milling
The table does not label which Z travel and tool count belong to the turret and which to the arm

Best For

High-volume drilling and tapping of small parts Micro-hole drilling, where Feeler cites Ø0.75 mm holes Parts with many tool changes and short cuts Aluminium and die-cast components on a 600 x 400 mm table

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does Turret/Arm mean on the Feeler TC-20α?

The spec column is headed TC-20α Turret/Arm, and the tool row reads 14/20 with Z travel 300/400 mm. Feeler's text describes an arm-type ATC that holds 20 tools. The paired values appear to be turret first and arm second, but the page does not say so outright.

02 How fast is the tool change?

Feeler states a tool-change time of just 1.7 seconds for the arm-type ATC that holds 20 tools, with bidirectional random tool selection. No figure is given for the turret version.

03 What spindle speeds are available?

12,000 rpm as standard, with optional 15,000 and 20,000 rpm configurations. Feeler says the spindle reaches 12,000 rpm in just one second and 20,000 rpm in only 1.5 seconds. The taper is 7/24 No.30.

04 How large is the work area?

X travel is 510 mm (20.1 in) and Y travel 400 mm (15.7 in), over a 600 x 400 mm (23.6 x 15.7 in) table rated for 250 kg (551 lb). Z travel is listed as 300/400 mm (11.8/15.7 in).