YCM TC-46/1000

Q: How much does the YCM TC-46/1000 cost?

The price estimate for the YCM TC-46/1000 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-46-1000#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

1,800 rpm (15") / 1,600 rpm (18") / 1,200 rpm (21")

Spindle Power

30/37 kW (40/50 HP)

Max Turn Length

1,000 mm (39.37 in)

max turning diameter

ø750 mm (ø29.53 in)

chuck size

15" (18", 21")

spindle nose

A2-11

How much does the YCM TC-46/1000 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the YCM TC-46/1000 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 YCM TC-46/1000 is the short-bed member of YCM's heaviest lathe family. It turns ø750 mm (ø29.53 in) over a length of 1,000 mm (39.37 in), with a 15" chuck on an A2-11 spindle nose and a 30/37 kW (40/50 HP) gearhead spindle.

A short bed under a large swing is the layout for discs, not shafts: wheel hubs, flanges, bearing housings, valve bodies and rings that are wide and heavy but not long. YCM lists a 4 speed gearhead for heavy duty machining, a front spindle bearing with a ø180 mm bore and an oil-cooled chiller for the headstock. Speed depends on the chuck fitted: 1,800 rpm with the 15" chuck, 1,600 rpm with 18" and 1,200 rpm with 21".

The spindle bore is ø130 mm (ø5.12 in), ø117 mm (ø4.61 in) through the draw bar. For pipe and oil-field work YCM offers a big-bore A2-15 spindle with a ø182 mm through hole as an option.

The bed is a 45 degree slant casting with a torque tube, box ways and 620mm between the Z guideways. A hydraulic balance cylinder carries the X slide, and a brake stops the turret dropping. The servo turret has 10 stations, or 12 as an option, indexes in 0.9 sec. and clamps on a 3-piece curvic coupling. The programmable tailstock has an MT-5 quill with 825 mm (32.48 in) of stroke. Rapids are 16 m/min (629.92 ipm) in X and 18 m/min (708.66 ipm) in Z, and the machine weighs 12,500 kg (27,558 lb).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Turning Diameter	ø750 mm (ø29.53 in)
Max Turning Length	1,000 mm (39.37 in)
Chuck Size	15" (18", 21")
Spindle Nose	A2-11
Spindle Bore	ø130 mm (ø5.12 in)
Hole Through Draw Bar	ø117 mm (ø4.61 in)
Max Spindle Speed	1,800 rpm (15") / 1,600 rpm (18") / 1,200 rpm (21")
X Axis Travel	405 (375+30) mm
Z Axis Travel	1,000 mm (39.37 in)
X Axis Rapid Traverse	16 m/min (629.92 ipm)
X Axis Cutting Feed Rate	1~10,000 mm/min (0.04~393.7 ipm)
Z Axis Rapid Traverse	18 m/min (708.66 ipm)
Z Axis Cutting Feed Rate	1~10,000 mm/min (0.04~393.7 ipm)
Spindle Motor Power	30/37 kW (40/50 HP)
Turret Type	Servo Turret (Hydraulic Clamping)
Turret Stations	10 stations; opt. 12 stations
Swing Over Turret	ø982 mm (ø38.66 in)
Tailstock Quill Taper	MT-5
Tailstock Quill Stroke	825 mm (32.48 in)
Machine Weight	12,500 kg (27,558 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

ø750 mm (ø29.53 in) turning diameter on a compact 1,000 mm (39.37 in) bed
30/37 kW (40/50 HP) 4 speed gearhead spindle with oil-cooled chiller
ø130 mm (ø5.12 in) spindle bore, with a ø182 mm big-bore option
Servo turret indexing in 0.9 sec.
Box way slant bed with 620mm between the Z guideways

Limitations

Spindle speed is 1,800 rpm at most, less with the larger chucks
Turning length is 1,000 mm (39.37 in); longer shafts need another bed length
Standard turret has 10 stations
Weighs 12,500 kg (27,558 lb)

Best For

Large discs, hubs, flanges and rings up to ø750 mm (ø29.53 in) Heavy roughing of forgings and castings Pipe couplings and similar parts with the big-bore spindle option

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What chuck sizes and speeds does the TC-46/1000 take?

The standard chuck is 15" with 18" and 21" as listed alternatives. Spindle speed is 1,800 rpm with the 15" chuck, 1,600 rpm with the 18" and 1,200 rpm with the 21". The spindle nose is A2-11.

02 How large is the spindle bore?

The hole through the spindle is ø130 mm (ø5.12 in) and the hole through the draw bar is ø117 mm (ø4.61 in). An optional big-bore design uses an A2-15 spindle with a ø182 mm through hole.

03 What bed lengths exist in this family?

Four two-axis machines share the ø750 mm (ø29.53 in) turning diameter. The TC-46/1650 turns 1,650 mm (64.96 in), the TC-46/2300 turns 2,300 mm (90.55 in) and the TC-46/3200 turns 3,200 mm (125.98 in). This model turns 1,000 mm (39.37 in).

04 What turret does it use?

A servo turret with hydraulic clamping, 10 stations as standard and 12 as an option. YCM gives the indexing time as 0.9 sec. and describes a large 3-piece curvic coupling for heavy cutting.