TC46 & TC46M

Question 1

What control system does the TC46M-2300 use?

Answer 1

FANUC TXP200FB+ with a 10.4” LCD screen.

Question 2

What control system does the TC46-2300 use?

Answer 2

FANUC TXP100FA with a 10.4” LCD screen.

Question 3

What are the axis travels for the TC46M-2300?

Answer 3

X-axis: 16.34” (14.37” + 1.97”), Z-axis: 90.55”.

Question 4

What are the axis travels for the TC46-2300?

Answer 4

X-axis: 15.94” (14.76” + 1.18”), Z-axis: 90.55”.

Question 5

What are the z-axis travel options for the TC46M series?

Answer 5

TC46M-1000: 39.37” z-axis travel.
TC46M-1650: 64.96” z-axis travel.
TC46M-2300: 90.55” z-axis travel.
TC46M-3200: 125.98” z-axis travel.

Question 6

Are all TC46M models available as standard TC46 models?

Answer 6

Yes, the standard TC46 models do not include live tooling.

Question 7

What type of bed construction is used for both the TC46M-2300 and TC46-2300?

Answer 7

Meehanite™ cast iron with a 45° slant bed design.

Question 8

How is backlash eliminated in both machines?

Answer 8

Absolute positioning encoders and direct drive motors provide backlash-free accuracy.

Question 9

What is the spindle nose interface for both machines?

Answer 9

A2-11.

Question 10

What is the chuck size on the TC46M-2300 and TC46-2300?

Answer 10

18”.

Question 11

What is the spindle speed range for the TC46-2300?

Answer 11

6 to 2,000 RPM.

Question 12

What is the spindle speed range for the TC46M-2300?

Answer 12

6 to 1,600 RPM.

Question 13

What is the maximum torque for the TC46-2300 spindle?

Answer 13

2,991 ft/lbs (continuous) in low gear.

Question 14

What is the maximum torque for the TC46M-2300 spindle?

Answer 14

2,743.7 ft/lbs (maximum) in low gear.

Question 15

How many spindle speed ranges are available in both machines?

Answer 15

Four.

Question 16

How does spindle thermal stability improve machining performance?

Answer 16

A spindle oil chiller minimizes heat migration for greater accuracy and durability.

Question 17

What type of lubrication is used in the spindles of both machines?

Answer 17

Grease lubrication.

Question 18

What is the turret capacity on the TC46M-2300?

Answer 18

12 tools with live BMT85 tooling system.

Question 19

What is the turret capacity on the TC46-2300?

Answer 19

10 tools with standard hydraulic clamping.

Question 20

What is the live tool speed range on the TC46M-2300?

Answer 20

100 to 3,000 RPM.

Question 21

What is the live tool horsepower for the TC46M-2300?

Answer 21

25 HP (30 min ED), 20 HP (continuous).

Question 22

What is the turret indexing time for both machines?

Answer 22

TC46M-2300: 0.9 sec; TC46-2300: 1.6 sec.

Question 23

What type of tailstock is used in both machines?

Answer 23

Programmable tailstock with dual-cylinder clamping.

Question 24

What is the tailstock stroke on both machines?

Answer 24

83.66”.

Question 25

What is the tailstock quill stroke for the TC46M-2300 and TC46-2300?

Answer 25

5.9".

Question 26

What tailstock taper is standard on both machines?

Answer 26

MT-5.

Question 27

What is the swing over bed for both machines?

Answer 27

33.5".

Question 28

What is the swing over carriage for both machines?

Answer 28

28.4".

Question 29

What is the maximum turning diameter for the TC46-2300?

Answer 29

29.5".

Question 30

What is the maximum turning diameter for the TC46M-2300?

Answer 30

28.7".

Question 31

What is the maximum turning length for the TC46M-2300?

Answer 31

87.1".

Question 32

What is the maximum turning length for the TC46-2300?

Answer 32

90.55".

Question 33

What are the rapid traverse rates for the TC46-2300?

Answer 33

X: 630 IPM, Z: 708 IPM.

Question 34

What are the rapid traverse rates for the TC46M-2300?

Answer 34

X: 630 IPM, Z: 509 IPM.

Question 35

What are the cutting feed rates for both machines?

Answer 35

10 m/min (394 IPM).

Question 36

What type of axis drives are used?

Answer 36

AC Digital Servo Motors with Pulse Encoders.

Question 37

What is the required floor space for the TC46M-2300?

Answer 37

303.5" x 118" x 110.4".

Question 38

What is the required floor space for the TC46-2300?

Answer 38

280" x 108" x 103".

Question 39

What is the coolant capacity for the TC46-2300?

Answer 39

280 US gallons.

Question 40

What is the coolant capacity for the TC46M-2300?

Answer 40

184 US gallons.

Question 41

What is the machine weight for the TC46-2300?

Answer 41

32,010 lbs.

Question 42

What is the machine weight for the TC46M-2300?

Answer 42

32,408 lbs.

Question 43

What distinguishes the TC46M series from the TC46 series?

Answer 43

The "M" series includes live tooling and a motorized turret, while the standard TC46 models do not.

Question 44

Which machine is better for live tool applications?

Answer 44

The TC46M-2300, with live BMT85 tooling and up to 3,000 RPM.

Question 45

Which machine has faster turret indexing?

Answer 45

The TC46M-2300, with a 0.9-second index time.

Question 46

How does the spindle speed range differ between the two machines?

Answer 46

TC46M-2300 has a maximum of 1,600 RPM, while the TC46-2300 reaches 2,000 RPM.

Question 47

Which machine offers higher torque in low gear?

Answer 47

TC46-2300, with 3,689 ft/lbs vs. TC46M-2300's 2,743.7 ft/lbs.

Question 48

What are the key differences in z-axis travel options for the TC46M models?

Answer 48

The TC46M models range from 39.37" (TC46M-1000) to 125.98" (TC46M-3200), while the TC46 series offers identical travel configurations without live tooling.

Question 49

How do rapid traverse rates differ?

Answer 49

TC46-2300 has faster z-axis rapids at 708 IPM compared to TC46M-2300's 509 IPM.

Question 50

Which machine is more compact?

Answer 50

The TC46-2300 requires less floor space than the TC46M-2300.