TRAK Machine Tools CNC Lathes / Turning Centers

TRAK TC2

Q: How much does the TRAK TC2 cost?

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Specs verified 2026-10-03 · southwesternindustries.com Updated 2026-10-03

TRAK TC2 Turning Center left three-quarter view

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

50 - 2,500 rpm standard (low speed, high torque); 50 - 4,000 rpm with high-speed spindle option

Spindle Power

7.5 hp (5.6 kW)

Max Turn Length

11 in (279 mm)

control

ProtoTRAK RLX CNC

max swing

12 in (305 mm)

max turning diameter

8 in (203 mm)

How much does the TRAK TC2 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the TRAK TC2 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 TRAK TC2 is a compact turret lathe with 12 in (305 mm) of swing, a maximum turning diameter of 8 in (203 mm) and a maximum turning length of 11 in (279 mm). It runs the ProtoTRAK RLX CNC, carries an 8-station bolt-on turret, weighs 3,087 lbs (1,400 kg) and measures 80.4 x 36.5 x 75.7 in (2,042 x 927 x 1,923 mm), length by width by height.

The spindle has an A2-5 nose and a 7.5 hp (5.6 kW) motor with a dynamic brake, and the front bearing is 100 mm (3.9 in) in diameter. Speed depends on which spindle is ordered. The standard one runs 50 - 2,500 rpm and is described as low speed, high torque. The high-speed spindle option runs 50 - 4,000 rpm. Small diameters need rpm to reach a useful surface speed, so work at the bottom of the diameter range is the case for the option.

Workholding is the other decision. TRAK lists two chucks, both as options: an 8 in (203 mm) manual chuck and a 6 in (152 mm) hydraulic chuck. The choice changes the hole through the spindle, 2.4 in (61 mm) with the manual chuck against 2.047 in (52 mm) with the hydraulic one, and the hydraulic chuck option brings the machine to 3,370 lbs. The drawtube thread is M60 x 2 mm.

Both axes are direct drive, X with a brake. X travels 7.5 in (190 mm) and Z 11.4 in (290 mm), with rapids of 600 ipm (15.2 m/min) on Z and 300 ipm (7.6 m/min) on X. The turret indexes by servo motor/pneumatic and holds 0.75 x 0.75 in (19 x 19 mm) shank tools and boring bars up to 1.25 in (32 mm). For longer parts, the TC820si has a 12-station turret, 20 in (508 mm) of turning length and a weight of 8,000 lbs (3,629 kg).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
CNC Control	ProtoTRAK RLX CNC
Max Swing	12 in (305 mm)
Max Turning Diameter	8 in (203 mm)
Max Turning Length	11 in (279 mm)
X Axis Travel	7.5 in (190 mm) (direct drive with brake)
Z Axis Travel	11.4 in (290 mm) (direct drive)
Rapid Traverse Xyz	600 ipm (15.2 m/min) on Z; 300 ipm (7.6 m/min) on X
Spindle Nose	A2-5
Spindle Bore	2.4 in (61 mm) with manual chuck; 2.047 in (52 mm) with hydraulic chuck option
Chuck Size	8 in (203 mm) manual chuck option; 6 in (152 mm) hydraulic chuck option
Drawtube Thread	M60 x 2 mm
Spindle Diameter Front Bearing	100 mm (3.9 in)
Spindle Motor Power	7.5 hp (5.6 kW)
Max Spindle Speed	50 - 2,500 rpm standard (low speed, high torque); 50 - 4,000 rpm with high-speed spindle option
Spindle Motor Brake	Dynamic
Turret Stations	8 Stations, bolt on turret
Turret Index	Servo motor/pneumatic
Tool Shank Size	0.75 x 0.75 in (19 x 19 mm)
Max Boring Bar Diameter	1.25 in (32 mm)
Power Requirement	208V, 3P, 37.4A full load; 480V with transformer option, 23.2A
Machine Dimensions	80.4 x 36.5 x 75.7 in (L x W x H) (2,042 x 927 x 1,923 mm)
Machine Weight	3,087 lbs (1,400 kg); 3,370 lbs with hydraulic chuck option
Coolant Capacity	15.8 gal (60 L)
Air Requirement	90 PSI

Specifications sourced from southwesternindustries.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

8-station bolt-on turret with servo motor/pneumatic indexing, for 0.75 x 0.75 in (19 x 19 mm) shank tools and boring bars up to 1.25 in (32 mm)
Small installation: 80.4 x 36.5 x 75.7 in (2,042 x 927 x 1,923 mm) and 3,087 lbs (1,400 kg), or 3,370 lbs with the hydraulic chuck option
Runs on 208V three-phase at 37.4A full load; a transformer option covers 480V at 23.2A
2.4 in (61 mm) spindle bore with the manual chuck, on an A2-5 nose
Direct drive on X and Z, with a brake on X and rapids of 600 ipm (15.2 m/min) on Z
Runs the ProtoTRAK RLX CNC, the control also listed for the TRL 1630RX, TRL 1845RX and TRL 2470RX lathes

Limitations

Maximum turning length is 11 in (279 mm) on 11.4 in (290 mm) of Z travel, so shaft work belongs on a longer machine such as the TC820si at 20 in (508 mm)
The standard spindle tops out at 2,500 rpm; 4,000 rpm is the high-speed spindle option
Choosing the 6 in (152 mm) hydraulic chuck option cuts the spindle bore from 2.4 in (61 mm) to 2.047 in (52 mm)
Spindle power is 7.5 hp (5.6 kW), against 14.75 hp (11.0 kW) continuous on the TC820si
Both listed chucks are options, so workholding has to be specified with the machine

Best For

Chucking work up to 8 in (203 mm) in diameter and 11 in (279 mm) long Bar stock that passes the 2.4 in (61 mm) bore with the manual chuck Shops on 208V three-phase with little floor space to spare Second-operation turning that fits an 8-station turret

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size parts can the TRAK TC2 turn?

Up to 8 in (203 mm) in diameter and 11 in (279 mm) long, inside a 12 in (305 mm) swing. X travel is 7.5 in (190 mm) and Z travel 11.4 in (290 mm). Stock fed through the spindle is limited by the bore: 2.4 in (61 mm) with the manual chuck or 2.047 in (52 mm) with the hydraulic chuck option.

02 What spindle speeds does the TC2 offer?

The standard spindle runs 50 - 2,500 rpm and is listed as low speed, high torque. A high-speed spindle option runs 50 - 4,000 rpm. Either way the motor is 7.5 hp (5.6 kW) with a dynamic brake, on an A2-5 spindle nose.

03 Which chucks are listed for the TC2?

Two, both as options: an 8 in (203 mm) manual chuck and a 6 in (152 mm) hydraulic chuck. With the hydraulic chuck the spindle bore is 2.047 in (52 mm) instead of 2.4 in (61 mm), and the machine weighs 3,370 lbs instead of 3,087 lbs (1,400 kg). The drawtube thread is M60 x 2 mm.

04 What power and air does the TC2 need?

208V three-phase at 37.4A full load. For a 480V supply there is a transformer option, at 23.2A. The air requirement is listed as 90 PSI, and the coolant tank holds 15.8 gal (60 L).

05 How does the TC2 differ from the TC820si?

The TC820si is a larger machine: 15.75 in (400 mm) of swing, up to 20 in (508 mm) of turning length, an A2-6 spindle with a 3 in (76 mm) bore, a 12-station turret and 8,000 lbs (3,629 kg). The TC2 has 12 in (305 mm) of swing, 11 in (279 mm) of turning length, an A2-5 spindle, an 8-station turret and weighs 3,087 lbs (1,400 kg).