Spinner TC400
Key Specifications
X Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Max Turn Length
max turning diameter
number of turrets
How much does the Spinner TC400 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc lathes / turning center in this class — not a quote from Spinner. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Spinner TC400 is the small lathe of the TC series, a single-turret machine with a maximum turning diameter of 280 mm, a maximum turning length of 500 mm and a 52 mm bar capacity. X travel is 200 mm and Z travel is 515 mm.
It is also the fast one. Maximum spindle speed is listed as 5,200 - 6,000 rpm depending on the spindle, where the TC600 tops out between 3,400 and 5,000 rpm. Speed matters most on small diameters, because a thin bar needs high rpm to reach a useful cutting speed, so the TC400 is the natural choice in the series for parts at 52 mm and below.
Tool holders are VDI30, and Spinner lists Robobox as the automation for the model. What the table leaves out deserves equal attention. It has no row for a Y axis, a tailstock or a sub-spindle, whereas the TC600 lists a 90 mm Y axis as an option and a CNC-controlled tailstock or sub-spindle. If the part needs off-centre milling, tailstock support or work on the second side, confirm with Spinner what a TC400 can be equipped with before assuming any of it.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Turning Length | 500 mm |
| Max Turning Diameter | 280 mm |
| X-Axis Travel | 200 mm |
| Z-Axis Travel | 515 mm |
| Number of Turrets | 1 |
| Bar Capacity | 52 mm |
| Max Spindle Speed | 5,200 - 6,000 rpm |
| Tool Holders | VDI30 |
| Automation | Robobox |
Specifications sourced from spinner.eu.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Maximum spindle speed of 5,200 - 6,000 rpm depending on the spindle, against 3,400 - 5,000 rpm on the TC600
- 52 mm bar capacity with a 500 mm maximum turning length
- Chuck work up to a 280 mm maximum turning diameter
- VDI30 tool holders, with Robobox listed as the automation
Limitations
- Turning diameter stops at 280 mm and turning length at 500 mm; the TC600 takes 400 mm and 650 mm
- The table lists one turret and has no row for a Y axis, tailstock or sub-spindle, so milling and second-side capability must be confirmed with Spinner
- Spinner's page states no spindle power or torque for the TC400
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The maximum turning diameter is 280 mm and the maximum turning length is 500 mm, on 200 mm of X travel and 515 mm of Z travel. Bar capacity through the spindle is 52 mm. Larger parts fall to the TC600, which turns 400 mm in diameter and 650 mm in length.
02
Spinner lists the maximum spindle speed as 5,200 - 6,000 rpm, which means the top speed depends on the spindle fitted. The page gives no power or torque figure for either end of that range, so ask for the spindle data of the exact variant before comparing it with another lathe.
03
Spinner's table for the TC400 lists X and Z travels of 200 mm and 515 mm, one turret and VDI30 tool holders. It has no row for a Y axis, a tailstock or a sub-spindle. The TC600 does list a 90 mm Y axis as an option and a CNC-controlled tailstock or sub-spindle, so if those functions are needed, either confirm them for the TC400 with Spinner or look at the larger machine.
04
Robobox is the automation Spinner lists for the TC400. The table gives no capacity or part-weight figures for it, so match it to your part size and batch length with Spinner. Bar up to 52 mm passes through the spindle, which is the other route to unattended running.
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