■Machine specifications ■NC Unit specifications("Conversational" or "NC language" programming can be changed using a switch)

Item TC-S2A／TC-S2A-0
CNC-A00
CNC model
Controllable axes 5 axes (X, Y, Z, A, B)
CNC-A00
CNC TAPPING CENTER
CNC unit model Positioning 5 axes (X, Y, Z, A, B)
X axis mm(inch) 480(18.9)／700(27.6) 3 axes
（X,Y,Z）
Linear
（Compensation of diameter for X and Y planes）
mm(inch) 360(14.2)
Movement Y axis
Simultaneously
controllable Interpolation 2 axes
（X-Y,X-Z, or Y-Z［X-Y only for
Circular
amount Z axis mm(inch) 270(10.6) axes diameter compensation］ ）
Additional 2 axes（1 of axis X, Y, Z［No compensation of
Distance between table top and spindle nose end mm(inch) 160-430(6.3-16.9)／140-410(5.5-16.1 ) axes diameter］and either axis A or B）
Work area size mm(inch) 600×300(23.6 X 11.8)／800×320(31.5X 12.6 ) Thread milling 3 axes
（X,Y,Z）option
Table Minimum
Maximum loading capacity(uniform load) kg(lbs) 150(330)※-4 setting unit 0.001mm, 0.0001inch, 0.001 deg.

Spindle speed (min-1) 10-10,000／16-16,000 Maximum

command value ±9999.999mm
（±999.9999”）
Spindle Speed during tapping (min-1) MAX.6,000 Display 10.4-inch monochrome LCD display
Tapered hole 7/24 Tapered No.30 ●Approx. 200m when conversational / NC language
Program selection is available
Rapid traverse rate X × Y × Z axes m/min(inch/min) 36×36×50(1417 X 1417 X 1969) capacity ●Approx. 850m (optional) when conversational / NC
Feed rate language selection is not available
Cutting feed rate mm/min(inch/min) X,Y:1-10,000(0.04-393.7)/Z:1-20,000(0.04-787.4)
External RS232C, 1 ch
Tool shank type MAS,BT30 communication

Pull stud type No. of

MAS,P30T-2 registerable 256
programs
Tool storage capacity pcs. 14
NC functions
Max. tool length mm(inch) 200(7.87)
ATC unit Distance from taper gauge line / 0-30(0-1.2)/ 46 30-160(1.2-6.3)/ 80 ● Absolute / incremental ● Tool length compensation (NC)
mm(inch) ● Inch / metric ● Tool diameter compensation (NC)
Max. tool diameter 160-200(6.3-7.9)/ 40 ● Corner C / Corner R ● Operation program (conv.)
Max. tool weight※-1 kg(lbs) 3.0(6.6)<total weight:25(55.1)> ●
●
Coordinate rotation
Synchronized tap
●
●
Schedule program (conv.)
Automatic tool selection (conv.)
Tool selection Random shortcut method ● Coordinate system setting ● Automatic cutting condition setting
● Dry run (conv.)
Tool change time (Tool to Tool) (sec) T-T:1.1/C-C:1.8 ● Restart ● Automatic tool length compensation
(kw) ● Backlash compensation setting (conv.)
Electric Main spindle motor(30 min/continuous)※-2 6.0/5.0 ● Pitch error compensation ● Automatic tool diameter compensation
motors Feed spindle motor (kw) 0.72(Ｘ,Ｙ)/1.2(Z) ● Rapid traverse override setting (conv.)
● Cutting feed override ● Automatic calculation of unknown
Power supply AC3phase±10％, 50/60Hz ±1Hz ● Alarm history number input (conv.)
(kVA) 9.0 ● Machine lock ● Machining order control (conv.)
Power Power capacity(max.) ● Computer remote ● Macro function (system variables) (NC)
source Pneumatic Working air pressure (MPa) 0.4-0.6(4-6kg・f/cm2) ● High-accuracy mode ● Automatic power off
source ● Tool length measurement ● Servomotor off standby mode
Required flow (L/min) 90(at atmospheric pressure) ● Tool life management/spare tool ● Chip shower off delay
Machine height mm(inch) 2,430(95.7) ● Background editing ● Automatic coolant off
● Subprogram ● Automatic work light off
Machine Required floor space(with control unit door opened) mm(inch) 1,617(63.7)×2,673(105.2)/1,957(77.0)×2,673(105.2) ● Expansion workpiece coordinate ● Automatic corner deceleration
dimensions system (NC) ● Local coordinate system (NC)
Machine weight(including control unit and splash guard) kg(lbs) 1,800(3968.6)／1,850(4078.8) ● Variable operation function (NC) ● One-way positioning (NC)
Positioning accuracy mm(inch) 0.005/300(0.0002/11.8) ● Program compensation input (NC) ● Operation in tape mode (NC)
Accuracy
※-3 Repeatability  mm(inch) ±0.003(0.00012) *Functions with (NC) and (conv.) are available only for NC language
Standard 1 operating manual, 4 anchor bolts, 4 leveling plates, 1splash guard with manual door , programming and conversational programming respectively.
accessories 1 set of fuses.
※-1 Actual tool weight varies according to the configuration and center of gravity; the figures shown here are only for reference.
※-2 Spindle motor output is different depending on the rpm.
※-3 The measurement method is based on the JIS Standards B6201-1987.
※-4 Up to 200 kg. is available. Details available upon request.
■Optional
● Coolant unit ●Cleaning gun ● Indicator light (three lamps) ●Automatic centering unit
●（1） Tank 50L （with valve and 180W pump） ●Manual pulse generator ● Tool breakage detector ●Additional I / O board
●（2） Tank 100L（with chip shower, valve and 250W+250W pumps）●Automatic door ● Automatic lubricator ●Z-axis heat expansion compensation system
● High column spacer (150,220mm / 5.9, 8.6inch) ●External editing software
●（3） Tank 150L（with chip shower, valve and 250W+400W pumps）●Area sensor for automatic door
●（4） ●Work light (one lamp) ● Simple ceiling cover ●Thread cutting function
Tank 150L（with chip shower, oil hole, valve and
●Work light (two lamps) ● Oil hole system ●Zero point measurement software
250W+400W+750W pumps）
●Indicator light (one lamp) ● B axis code (for 1, 2 axes) ●Expantion memory (850m)
●Indicator light (two lamps) ● Specified color ●Spindle override

■External dimensions

mm(inch)

MACHINERY & SOLUTION COMPANY

MACHINE TOOLS FIELD photo shows TC-S2A
with standard equipment.
X-axis long stroke also available.
MACHINE TOOLS DIV.
1-1, 1-CHOME, KAWAGISHI, MIZUHO-KU,
NAGOYA 467-8562, JAPAN
Phone : (052) 824-2235
Fax : (052) 811-0469
http://www.brother.com
The information in this catalogue is current as of May 2003.
 TC-229N, best selling machine, New NC unit
now upgraded with new control. High performance Optimization
The entire CNC of tapping center
Brother, the leader in drilling / Development concept S-letter acceleration and
deceleration
2-step acceleration and
deceleration is manufactured by BROTHER
tapping, satisfies user's various
SPEED&COST TC-229N INDUSTRIES. Operating this
X, Y, Z axes TC-S2A Spindle machine makes one realize that the
requirements with automobile V
min-1 user's needs have been totally
Improved productivity with acceleration surpassing 1 "G-Force".
parts, general machine parts, etc. satisfied due to the extensive
experience of our engineers. The
performance is maximized due to

Productivity

Cost performance
Features the development of a highly
t
t optimized servo system made
●NC with more function loaded Gradual acceleration Reduce time achieved possible by excellent mechanical,
TC-229N TC-S2A electrical and software development.
and deceleration through two-step
●High torque and low inertia motor Price with S-slope control spindle acceleration We provide the customer with
●Rapid traverse speed is improved reduces vibration. and deceleration. impressive servicing.
●Faster acceleration
TC-229N
●Perfect synchronized-tapping TC-229N TC-S2A Z-axis heat expansion
Additional axis control compensation system(option)
work height
Tools change time is shortened High torque & low inertia motor Additional 2-axis control
is loaded in TC-S2A as

transition(µm)
standard.
Spindle speed: system off
(1) Multi-surface machining
No. of tools: min -1
is possible with tilting system on
Index.
C to C: sec. (2) Simultaneous 5 axes
min -1

control reduces the cycle

T to T 1.1 sec. Speed during tapping:
time. Time passed(M)

1.8 sec of chip to chip min -1

This system forecasts and compensates extension of
tool change time is Motor and amplifier which Z-axis from machining program.
■Sample workpiece
achieved with increased is originally developed (1)Sensor is not necessary.
speed of Z-axis and highly perform instant
Features (2)Table can be fully used.
faster response motor. max. rotation and stop. (3)Loss time for measurement is zero.
(4)Even while no machining, function still effect.

Rapid traverse speed is improved Long stroke Machining program

Z-axis: 50m/min
1,968 inch/min
Conversational
system
Conversational type program which is
original shorten time from programming

axis: 36m/min
X and Y to machining.
1,417 inch/min Z NC system Original G-code, such as non-stop tool

X Y change code, is also prepared in

addition to G-code for general use.
■Machining capacity
Machining Drill Tap Facing

Tool diameter mm(inch) X Tool diameter mm(inch) X Cutting amount cm3/min(inch3/min)

Cutting width mm X Cutting depth mm X
Rapid traverse speed of Z-axis which is most effective for shortening X:700mm Material
Feed mm(inch) / rev Pitch mm(inch)
Feed rate mm/min
cycle time has been improved by 65% in TC-S2A. Highest speed (27.5inch) ADC 25(0.98)×0.2(0.008) M24×3.0(7/8) 286(17.5)：40×3.5×2,040
can be reached in shortest time with acceleration which is over 1G. Long stroke of 700mm for ADC ［ 18 (0.71)×0.2(0.008)］ ［M16×2.0(5/8)］ ［204(12.4)：40×2.5×2,040］
FC20 25(0.98)×0.15(0.006) M20×2.5(3/4)  69(4.2)：40×3.0×573
480×360mm (18.9×14.2 inch) Table 600×300mm (23.6×11.8 inch) X-axis makes this machine FC20 ［ 16 (0.63)×0.15(0.006)］ ［M14×2.0(1/2)］ ［57(3.5)：40×2.5×573］
Stroke 700×360mm (27.5×14.2 inch) process even long workpieces S45C 23(0.91)×0.1(0.004) M16×2.0(5/8)  48(2.9)：40×2.5×484
size 800×320mm (31.5×12.6 inch)
（TC-S2A-0） （TC-S2A-0） and multi-piece machining. S45C ［ 15 (0.59)×0.1(0.004)］ ［M12×1.75(7/16)］ ［39(2.4)：40×2.0×484］
※Machining capacity is different depending on various conditions.
-1
※
［ ］shows machining capacity of 16,000min specifications.
 TC-229N, best selling machine, New NC unit
now upgraded with new control. High performance Optimization
The entire CNC of tapping center
Brother, the leader in drilling / Development concept S-letter acceleration and
deceleration
2-step acceleration and
deceleration is manufactured by BROTHER
tapping, satisfies user's various
SPEED&COST TC-229N INDUSTRIES. Operating this
X, Y, Z axes TC-S2A Spindle machine makes one realize that the
requirements with automobile V
min-1 user's needs have been totally
Improved productivity with acceleration surpassing 1 "G-Force".
parts, general machine parts, etc. satisfied due to the extensive
experience of our engineers. The
performance is maximized due to

Productivity

Cost performance
Features the development of a highly
t
t optimized servo system made
●NC with more function loaded Gradual acceleration Reduce time achieved possible by excellent mechanical,
TC-229N TC-S2A electrical and software development.
and deceleration through two-step
●High torque and low inertia motor Price with S-slope control spindle acceleration We provide the customer with
●Rapid traverse speed is improved reduces vibration. and deceleration. impressive servicing.
●Faster acceleration
TC-229N
●Perfect synchronized-tapping TC-229N TC-S2A Z-axis heat expansion
Additional axis control compensation system(option)
work height
Tools change time is shortened High torque & low inertia motor Additional 2-axis control
is loaded in TC-S2A as

transition(µm)
standard.
Spindle speed: system off
(1) Multi-surface machining
No. of tools: min -1
is possible with tilting system on
Index.
C to C: sec. (2) Simultaneous 5 axes
min -1

control reduces the cycle

T to T 1.1 sec. Speed during tapping:
time. Time passed(M)

1.8 sec of chip to chip min -1

This system forecasts and compensates extension of
tool change time is Motor and amplifier which Z-axis from machining program.
■Sample workpiece
achieved with increased is originally developed (1)Sensor is not necessary.
speed of Z-axis and highly perform instant
Features (2)Table can be fully used.
faster response motor. max. rotation and stop. (3)Loss time for measurement is zero.
(4)Even while no machining, function still effect.

Rapid traverse speed is improved Long stroke Machining program

Z-axis: 50m/min
1,968 inch/min
Conversational
system
Conversational type program which is
original shorten time from programming

axis: 36m/min
X and Y to machining.
1,417 inch/min Z NC system Original G-code, such as non-stop tool

X Y change code, is also prepared in

addition to G-code for general use.
■Machining capacity
Machining Drill Tap Facing

Tool diameter mm(inch) X Tool diameter mm(inch) X Cutting amount cm3/min(inch3/min)

Cutting width mm X Cutting depth mm X
Rapid traverse speed of Z-axis which is most effective for shortening X:700mm Material
Feed mm(inch) / rev Pitch mm(inch)
Feed rate mm/min
cycle time has been improved by 65% in TC-S2A. Highest speed (27.5inch) ADC 25(0.98)×0.2(0.008) M24×3.0(7/8) 286(17.5)：40×3.5×2,040
can be reached in shortest time with acceleration which is over 1G. Long stroke of 700mm for ADC ［ 18 (0.71)×0.2(0.008)］ ［M16×2.0(5/8)］ ［204(12.4)：40×2.5×2,040］
FC20 25(0.98)×0.15(0.006) M20×2.5(3/4)  69(4.2)：40×3.0×573
480×360mm (18.9×14.2 inch) Table 600×300mm (23.6×11.8 inch) X-axis makes this machine FC20 ［ 16 (0.63)×0.15(0.006)］ ［M14×2.0(1/2)］ ［57(3.5)：40×2.5×573］
Stroke 700×360mm (27.5×14.2 inch) process even long workpieces S45C 23(0.91)×0.1(0.004) M16×2.0(5/8)  48(2.9)：40×2.5×484
size 800×320mm (31.5×12.6 inch)
（TC-S2A-0） （TC-S2A-0） and multi-piece machining. S45C ［ 15 (0.59)×0.1(0.004)］ ［M12×1.75(7/16)］ ［39(2.4)：40×2.0×484］
※Machining capacity is different depending on various conditions.
-1
※
［ ］shows machining capacity of 16,000min specifications.
■Machine specifications ■NC Unit specifications("Conversational" or "NC language" programming can be changed using a switch)
Item TC-S2A／TC-S2A-0
CNC-A00
CNC model
Controllable axes 5 axes (X, Y, Z, A, B)
CNC-A00
CNC TAPPING CENTER
CNC unit model Positioning 5 axes (X, Y, Z, A, B)
X axis mm(inch) 480(18.9)／700(27.6) 3 axes
（X,Y,Z）
Linear
（Compensation of diameter for X and Y planes）
mm(inch) 360(14.2)
Movement Y axis
Simultaneously
controllable Interpolation 2 axes
（X-Y,X-Z, or Y-Z［X-Y only for
Circular
amount Z axis mm(inch) 270(10.6) axes diameter compensation］ ）
Additional 2 axes（1 of axis X, Y, Z［No compensation of
Distance between table top and spindle nose end mm(inch) 160-430(6.3-16.9)／140-410(5.5-16.1 ) axes diameter］and either axis A or B）
Work area size mm(inch) 600×300(23.6 X 11.8)／800×320(31.5X 12.6 ) Thread milling 3 axes
（X,Y,Z）option
Table Minimum
Maximum loading capacity(uniform load) kg(lbs) 150(330)※-4 setting unit 0.001mm, 0.0001inch, 0.001 deg.

Spindle speed (min-1) 10-10,000／16-16,000 Maximum

command value ±9999.999mm
（±999.9999”）
Spindle Speed during tapping (min-1) MAX.6,000 Display 10.4-inch monochrome LCD display
Tapered hole 7/24 Tapered No.30 ●Approx. 200m when conversational / NC language
Program selection is available
Rapid traverse rate X × Y × Z axes m/min(inch/min) 36×36×50(1417 X 1417 X 1969) capacity ●Approx. 850m (optional) when conversational / NC
Feed rate language selection is not available
Cutting feed rate mm/min(inch/min) X,Y:1-10,000(0.04-393.7)/Z:1-20,000(0.04-787.4)
External RS232C, 1 ch
Tool shank type MAS,BT30 communication

Pull stud type No. of

MAS,P30T-2 registerable 256
programs
Tool storage capacity pcs. 14
NC functions
Max. tool length mm(inch) 200(7.87)
ATC unit Distance from taper gauge line / 0-30(0-1.2)/ 46 30-160(1.2-6.3)/ 80 ● Absolute / incremental ● Tool length compensation (NC)
mm(inch) ● Inch / metric ● Tool diameter compensation (NC)
Max. tool diameter 160-200(6.3-7.9)/ 40 ● Corner C / Corner R ● Operation program (conv.)
Max. tool weight※-1 kg(lbs) 3.0(6.6)<total weight:25(55.1)> ●
●
Coordinate rotation
Synchronized tap
●
●
Schedule program (conv.)
Automatic tool selection (conv.)
Tool selection Random shortcut method ● Coordinate system setting ● Automatic cutting condition setting
● Dry run (conv.)
Tool change time (Tool to Tool) (sec) T-T:1.1/C-C:1.8 ● Restart ● Automatic tool length compensation
(kw) ● Backlash compensation setting (conv.)
Electric Main spindle motor(30 min/continuous)※-2 6.0/5.0 ● Pitch error compensation ● Automatic tool diameter compensation
motors Feed spindle motor (kw) 0.72(Ｘ,Ｙ)/1.2(Z) ● Rapid traverse override setting (conv.)
● Cutting feed override ● Automatic calculation of unknown
Power supply AC3phase±10％, 50/60Hz ±1Hz ● Alarm history number input (conv.)
(kVA) 9.0 ● Machine lock ● Machining order control (conv.)
Power Power capacity(max.) ● Computer remote ● Macro function (system variables) (NC)
source Pneumatic Working air pressure (MPa) 0.4-0.6(4-6kg・f/cm2) ● High-accuracy mode ● Automatic power off
source ● Tool length measurement ● Servomotor off standby mode
Required flow (L/min) 90(at atmospheric pressure) ● Tool life management/spare tool ● Chip shower off delay
Machine height mm(inch) 2,430(95.7) ● Background editing ● Automatic coolant off
● Subprogram ● Automatic work light off
Machine Required floor space(with control unit door opened) mm(inch) 1,617(63.7)×2,673(105.2)/1,957(77.0)×2,673(105.2) ● Expansion workpiece coordinate ● Automatic corner deceleration
dimensions system (NC) ● Local coordinate system (NC)
Machine weight(including control unit and splash guard) kg(lbs) 1,800(3968.6)／1,850(4078.8) ● Variable operation function (NC) ● One-way positioning (NC)
Positioning accuracy mm(inch) 0.005/300(0.0002/11.8) ● Program compensation input (NC) ● Operation in tape mode (NC)
Accuracy
※-3 Repeatability  mm(inch) ±0.003(0.00012) *Functions with (NC) and (conv.) are available only for NC language
Standard 1 operating manual, 4 anchor bolts, 4 leveling plates, 1splash guard with manual door , programming and conversational programming respectively.
accessories 1 set of fuses.
※-1 Actual tool weight varies according to the configuration and center of gravity; the figures shown here are only for reference.
※-2 Spindle motor output is different depending on the rpm.
※-3 The measurement method is based on the JIS Standards B6201-1987.
※-4 Up to 200 kg. is available. Details available upon request.
■Optional
● Coolant unit ●Cleaning gun ● Indicator light (three lamps) ●Automatic centering unit
●（1） Tank 50L （with valve and 180W pump） ●Manual pulse generator ● Tool breakage detector ●Additional I / O board
●（2） Tank 100L（with chip shower, valve and 250W+250W pumps）●Automatic door ● Automatic lubricator ●Z-axis heat expansion compensation system
● High column spacer (150,220mm / 5.9, 8.6inch) ●External editing software
●（3） Tank 150L（with chip shower, valve and 250W+400W pumps）●Area sensor for automatic door
●（4） ●Work light (one lamp) ● Simple ceiling cover ●Thread cutting function
Tank 150L（with chip shower, oil hole, valve and
●Work light (two lamps) ● Oil hole system ●Zero point measurement software
250W+400W+750W pumps）
●Indicator light (one lamp) ● B axis code (for 1, 2 axes) ●Expantion memory (850m)
●Indicator light (two lamps) ● Specified color ●Spindle override

■External dimensions

mm(inch)

MACHINERY & SOLUTION COMPANY

MACHINE TOOLS FIELD photo shows TC-S2A
with standard equipment.
X-axis long stroke also available.
MACHINE TOOLS DIV.
1-1, 1-CHOME, KAWAGISHI, MIZUHO-KU,
NAGOYA 467-8562, JAPAN
Phone : (052) 824-2235
Fax : (052) 811-0469
http://www.brother.com
The information in this catalogue is current as of May 2003.