Machine Comparison
Brother Speedio HU550Xd1 vs DMG Mori CMX 50 U
Brother Industries vs DMG Mori · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The Brother Speedio HU550Xd1 and the DMG Mori CMX 50 U are both 5-axis machining centers of similar size, with a 200 kg load limit, 400 mm (15.7 in) of Z travel, 12,000 rpm standard spindle speed and 30 tools as standard on both. The Brother is a 30-taper speed machine; the DMG Mori is a 40-taper machine with more power.
The Brother has slightly more X and Y travel, 550 x 500 mm against 500 x 450 mm, a 1.3 sec tool change against 3.0 sec, and rapids of 50 / 56 / 56 m/min against 30 m/min (1,181 ipm). The CMX 50 U has a 22 kW (30 hp) spindle against 10.1 kW (10 min) / 7.0 kW continuous, a CAT 40 / BBT 40 taper and a choice of Fanuc 31i-B5 or Siemens 840D sl with CELOS.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Brother Speedio HU550Xd1 | DMG Mori CMX 50 U |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.7 in) ▲ | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) ▲ | 450 mm (17.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 200 kg (441 lb) | 200 kg (440.9 lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm (10,000 high-torque, 20,000 rpm optional) | 12,000 RPM (15,000 RPM optional) |
| Spindle Power | 10.1 kW (10 min) / 7.0 kW continuous | 22 kW (30 hp) ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | BT30 (7/24 taper No. 30) | CAT 40 / BBT 40 |
| Tool Capacity | 30 tools | 30 tools standard (60 optional) |
| Tool Change (tool-to-tool) | 1.3 sec ▲ | 3.0 sec tool-to-tool |
| Rapid Traverse | 50 / 56 / 56 m/min (1,969 / 2,205 / 2,205 ipm) ▲ | 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) |
| Control | Brother CNC-D00 | CELOS with Fanuc 31i-B5 or Siemens 840D sl |
| Machine Weight | 3,150 kg (6,945 lb) | 6,600 kg (14,551 lb) |
Advantages
Brother Speedio HU550Xd1
- 1.3 sec tool-to-tool against 3.0 sec
- 50 / 56 / 56 m/min (1,969 / 2,205 / 2,205 ipm) rapids against 30 m/min (1,181 ipm)
- 550 mm (21.7 in) X and 500 mm (19.7 in) Y travel against 500 mm and 450 mm
DMG Mori CMX 50 U
- 22 kW (30 hp) spindle against 10.1 kW (10 min) / 7.0 kW continuous
- CAT 40 / BBT 40 taper for heavier cutting than BT30
- Choice of Fanuc 31i-B5 or Siemens 840D sl with CELOS
Verdict
Choose the Brother Speedio HU550Xd1 for production of aluminum and non-ferrous 5-axis parts, where 1.3 sec tool changes, 56 m/min rapids and horizontal chip evacuation shorten cycles. Choose the DMG Mori CMX 50 U for job shops, prototype work, training and mold work that cuts more steel, where a 22 kW 40-taper spindle and a Fanuc or Siemens control fit better than outright speed.