TC46 & TC46M Flashcards

1
Q

What control system does the TC46M-2300 use?

A

FANUC TXP200FB+ with a 10.4” LCD screen.

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What control system does the TC46-2300 use?

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FANUC TXP100FA with a 10.4” LCD screen.

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3
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What are the axis travels for the TC46M-2300?

A

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

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4
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What are the axis travels for the TC46-2300?

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

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5
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What are the z-axis travel options for the TC46M series?

A

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.

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6
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Are all TC46M models available as standard TC46 models?

A

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

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7
Q

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

A

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

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8
Q

How is backlash eliminated in both machines?

A

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

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9
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What is the spindle nose interface for both machines?

A

A2-11.

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10
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What is the chuck size on the TC46M-2300 and TC46-2300?

A

18”.

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11
Q

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

A

6 to 2,000 RPM.

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12
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What is the spindle speed range for the TC46M-2300?

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6 to 1,600 RPM.

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13
Q

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

A

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

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14
Q

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

A

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

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15
Q

How many spindle speed ranges are available in both machines?

A

Four.

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16
Q

How does spindle thermal stability improve machining performance?

A

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

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17
Q

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

A

Grease lubrication.

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18
Q

What is the turret capacity on the TC46M-2300?

A

12 tools with live BMT85 tooling system.

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19
Q

What is the turret capacity on the TC46-2300?

A

10 tools with standard hydraulic clamping.

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20
Q

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

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100 to 3,000 RPM.

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21
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What is the live tool horsepower for the TC46M-2300?

A

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

22
Q

What is the turret indexing time for both machines?

A

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

23
Q

What type of tailstock is used in both machines?

A

Programmable tailstock with dual-cylinder clamping.

24
Q

What is the tailstock stroke on both machines?

A

83.66”.

25
Q

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

A

5.9”.

26
Q

What tailstock taper is standard on both machines?

A

MT-5.

27
Q

What is the swing over bed for both machines?

A

33.5”.

28
Q

What is the swing over carriage for both machines?

A

28.4”.

29
Q

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

A

29.5”.

30
Q

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

A

28.7”.

31
Q

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

A

87.1”.

32
Q

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

A

90.55”.

33
Q

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

A

X: 630 IPM, Z: 708 IPM.

34
Q

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

A

X: 630 IPM, Z: 509 IPM.

35
Q

What are the cutting feed rates for both machines?

A

10 m/min (394 IPM).

36
Q

What type of axis drives are used?

A

AC Digital Servo Motors with Pulse Encoders.

37
Q

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

A

303.5” x 118” x 110.4”.

38
Q

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

A

280” x 108” x 103”.

39
Q

What is the coolant capacity for the TC46-2300?

A

280 US gallons.

40
Q

What is the coolant capacity for the TC46M-2300?

A

184 US gallons.

41
Q

What is the machine weight for the TC46-2300?

A

32,010 lbs.

42
Q

What is the machine weight for the TC46M-2300?

A

32,408 lbs.

43
Q

What distinguishes the TC46M series from the TC46 series?

A

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

44
Q

Which machine is better for live tool applications?

A

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

45
Q

Which machine has faster turret indexing?

A

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

46
Q

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

A

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

47
Q

Which machine offers higher torque in low gear?

A

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

48
Q

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

A

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.

49
Q

How do rapid traverse rates differ?

A

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

50
Q

Which machine is more compact?

A

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