Machine Comparison
Brother Speedio HU550Xd1 vs Brother Speedio M140X2
Brother Industries vs Brother · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The Brother Speedio HU550Xd1 and Speedio M140X2 are both compact 30-taper 5-axis machines from Brother, but they serve different jobs. The HU550Xd1 is a horizontal 5-axis machine with 550 mm (21.7 in) of X travel and a ø400 mm table. The M140X2 is a much smaller mill-turn machine with 200 mm (7.9 in) of X travel and a D140 table, built for very small parts.
The HU550Xd1 has the larger envelope, a 200 kg (441 lb) load limit against 40 kg on the M140X2's table side, 12,000 rpm against 10,000 rpm, 30 tools against 22 tools and rapids of 50 / 56 / 56 m/min. The M140X2 is quicker between cuts, with 0.9 sec tool-to-tool and 1.4 sec chip-to-chip against 1.3 sec and 2.5 sec.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Brother Speedio HU550Xd1 | Brother Speedio M140X2 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.7 in) ▲ | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) ▲ | 440 mm (17.3 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) ▲ | 305 mm (12.0 in) |
| Table Size | ø400 mm (15.7 in) | D140 (D5.5) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 200 kg (441 lb) ▲ | Table side 40 kg (88.2 lb) / Tail side 11 kg (24.3 lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm (10,000 high-torque, 20,000 rpm optional) ▲ | 10,000 rpm (16,000 rpm optional) |
| Spindle Power | 10.1 kW (10 min) / 7.0 kW continuous | 10.1 kW (10 min) / 6.7 kW continuous |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | BT30 (7/24 taper No. 30) | BT30 (7/24 taper No. 30) |
| Tool Capacity | 30 tools ▲ | 22 tools |
| Tool Change (tool-to-tool) | 1.3 sec | 0.9 sec ▲ |
| Chip-to-Chip Time | 2.5 sec | 1.4 sec ▲ |
| Rapid Traverse | 50 / 56 / 56 m/min (1,969 / 2,205 / 2,205 ipm) ▲ | 50 / 50 / 50 m/min (1,969 / 1,969 / 1,969 ipm) |
| Positioning Accuracy | X, Y, Z axis: 0.006 - 0.020 mm (0.00024 - 0.00079 inch) | 0.006 - 0.020 mm (0.00024 - 0.00079 in) |
| Repeatability | X, Y, Z axis: < 0.004 mm (0.00016 inch) A, B axis: 16 sec or less | < 0.004 mm (0.00016 in) |
| Control | Brother CNC-D00 | Brother CNC-C00 |
| Machine Weight | 3,150 kg (6,945 lb) | 2,712 kg (5,979 lb) |
| Floor Space | 1,557 x 2,744 mm (61.3 x 108.0 in) | 1,280 × 3,829 mm (50.4 × 150.7 in) |
Advantages
Brother Speedio HU550Xd1
- 550 x 500 x 400 mm of X/Y/Z travel against 200 x 440 x 305 mm
- 200 kg (441 lb) load against Table side 40 kg (88.2 lb)
- 12,000 rpm standard spindle against 10,000 rpm, and 30 tools against 22 tools
- 50 / 56 / 56 m/min rapids against 50 / 50 / 50 m/min
Brother Speedio M140X2
- 0.9 sec tool-to-tool against 1.3 sec
- 1.4 sec chip-to-chip against 2.5 sec
- Lighter machine at 2,712 kg (5,979 lb) against 3,150 kg (6,945 lb)
Verdict
Pick by part size. The Brother Speedio M140X2 is for very small parts such as implants, dental components, connectors and watch parts that need milling and turning in one setup, where 0.9 sec tool changes keep cycle times short. The Speedio HU550Xd1 is for larger aluminum aerospace and medical parts with deep cavities, where 550 mm of X travel, a 200 kg load and horizontal chip fall matter.