YCM TC-36

Q: How much does the YCM TC-36 cost?

The price estimate for the YCM TC-36 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/ycm-tc-36#price; the request is passed to YCM or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-05 · ycmcnc.com Updated 2026-10-05

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

12" L: 7~180~719 H: 30~751~2,500 rpm

Spindle Power

22/26 kW (30/35 HP)

Max Turn Length

1,189 mm (46.81 in)

max turning diameter

ø590 mm (ø23.23 in)

chuck size

spindle nose

A2-8

How much does the YCM TC-36 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the YCM TC-36 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

A long-bed, geared-head lathe for big shafts, the YCM TC-36 turns up to ø590 mm (ø23.23 in) in diameter and 1,189 mm (46.81 in) in length. Z travel is 1,250 mm (49.21 in) and the main motor is rated 22/26 kW (30/35 HP).

The speed row describes a two-range gearbox for a chuck given as 12": 7~180~719 in low and 30~751~2,500 rpm in high. With a top speed of 2,500 rpm and a bottom of 7, the machine is geared for surface speed on large diameters, not for small bar. Its spindle has a ø105 mm (ø4.13 in) bore, ø93 mm (ø3.66 in) through the draw bar, on an A2-8 nose.

Compared with the TC-26 the envelope is close to double in length and the motor has considerably more power, while the swing over the turret is identical at ø640 mm (ø25.2 in). The weight rises to 7,000 kg (15,432 lb). The hydraulic turret has 12 stations as standard, with 10 or 8 as options for larger tooling, and clamps on a large curvic coupling.

Shaft work depends on the tailstock, which here has 1,080 mm (42.52 in) of quill stroke and an MT-4 taper. Ball screws are coupled directly to their motors. YCM points to a stand-alone oil tank that keeps hydraulic heat out of the casting, and a guard window that lets the operator watch the cut. Rapid traverse is 15 m/min in X and 20 m/min in Z.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Turning Diameter	ø590 mm (ø23.23 in)
Max Turning Length	1,189 mm (46.81 in)
Chuck Size	12
Spindle Nose	A2-8
Spindle Bore	ø105 mm (ø4.13 in)
Hole Through Draw Bar	ø93 mm (ø3.66 in)
Max Spindle Speed	12" L: 7~180~719 H: 30~751~2,500 rpm
X Axis Travel	310 (295+15) mm
Z Axis Travel	1,250 mm (49.21 in)
X Axis Rapid Traverse	15 m/min
X Axis Cutting Feed Rate	1~5,000 mm/min (0.04~196.85 ipm)
Z Axis Rapid Traverse	20 m/min
Z Axis Cutting Feed Rate	1~5,000 mm/min (0.04~196.85 ipm)
Spindle Motor Power	22/26 kW (30/35 HP)
Turret Type	Hydraulic Turret
Turret Stations	12 stations; opt. 10 / 8 stations
Swing Over Turret	ø640 mm (ø25.2 in)
Tailstock Quill Taper	MT-4
Tailstock Quill Stroke	1,080 mm (42.52 in)
Machine Weight	7,000 kg (15,432 lb)

Specifications sourced from ycmcnc.com — verified 2026-10-05

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

1,189 mm (46.81 in) turning length with ø590 mm (ø23.23 in) turning diameter
22/26 kW (30/35 HP) motor through a two-range gear headstock
ø105 mm (ø4.13 in) spindle bore, ø93 mm (ø3.66 in) through the draw bar
Tailstock quill stroke of 1,080 mm (42.52 in)
Stand-alone oil tank to keep heat away from the machine

Limitations

Top spindle speed is 2,500 rpm
Rapids of 15 m/min in X and 20 m/min in Z are slow over a 1,250 mm (49.21 in) Z stroke
Tailstock quill taper is MT-4 on a machine of this size
No live tooling in the table

Best For

Long, large-diameter shafts and rolls Heavy turning of steel and cast iron parts up to ø590 mm (ø23.23 in) Low-speed work on big diameters that needs geared torque

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the capacity of the TC-36?

Maximum turning diameter is ø590 mm (ø23.23 in) and maximum turning length is 1,189 mm (46.81 in). Z travel is 1,250 mm (49.21 in), and swing over the turret is ø640 mm (ø25.2 in).

02 What are the spindle speed ranges?

The table lists, for a 12" chuck, a low range of 7~180~719 and a high range of 30~751~2,500 rpm. The main spindle motor is 22/26 kW (30/35 HP) and the spindle nose is A2-8.

03 How does the TC-36 compare with the TC-26?

The TC-26 turns ø470 mm (ø18.5 in), has 700 mm (27.56 in) of Z travel, an 11/15 kW (15/20 HP) motor and weighs 4,400 kg (9,700 lb). The TC-36 turns ø590 mm (ø23.23 in), has 1,250 mm (49.21 in) of Z travel and weighs 7,000 kg (15,432 lb).

04 How many turret stations are there?

12 stations as standard, with 10 or 8 stations as options. The turret is a hydraulic type, and YCM describes a large diameter curvic coupling that gives high precision and rigidity in cutting.