Machine Comparison
Brother Speedio R450Xd1 vs Brother Speedio R650X2
Brother Industries vs Brother · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The Brother Speedio R450Xd1 and Speedio R650X2 are two sizes of Brother's pallet-type 30-taper machine. Both have a 10,000 rpm BT30 spindle rated 10.1 kW (10 min) / 7.0 kW continuous, 305 mm (12.0 in) of standard Z travel, 50 / 50 / 50 m/min rapids and the same published accuracy.
The R650X2 is the larger machine: 650 x 400 mm of X/Y travel against 450 x 320 mm, a One face 800 x 400 table against 600 x 300, and One face 200 kg (441 lb) [300 kg (661 lb)] load against 120 kg (265 lb) [200 kg (441 lb)]. The R450Xd1 is quicker between cuts, with 0.6 / 0.7 sec tool changes against 0.7/0.8 sec, and smaller and lighter at 2,750 kg against 3,500 kg.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Brother Speedio R450Xd1 | Brother Speedio R650X2 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 450 mm (17.7 in) | 650 mm (25.6 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 400 mm (15.7 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 305 mm (12.0 in) | 305 mm (12.0 in); 435 mm (17.1 in) optional |
| Table Size | One face 600 x 300 (23.6 x 11.8) | One face 800 x 400 (31.5 x 15.7) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | One face 120 kg (265 lb) [200 kg (441 lb)] | One face 200 kg (441 lb) [300 kg (661 lb)] ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm (16,000 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) / 7.0 kW continuous |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | BT30 (7/24 taper No. 30) | BT30 (7/24 taper No. 30) |
| Tool Capacity | 14/22/28 tools | 14 / 22 / 40 tools |
| Tool Change (tool-to-tool) | 0.6 / 0.7 sec (14-tool / 22 or 28 tool) ▲ | 0.7/0.8 sec (14 tool/22 tool) / 0.9 |
| Chip-to-Chip Time | 1.3 / 1.5 sec (14-tool / 22 or 28 tool) ▲ | 1.4/1.6 sec (14 tool/22 tool) / 2.6 |
| Rapid Traverse | 50 / 50 / 50 m/min (1,969 / 1,969 / 1,969 ipm) | 50 / 50 / 50 m/min (1,969 / 1,969 / 1,969 ipm) |
| Positioning Accuracy | 0.006 - 0.020 mm (0.00024 - 0.00079 in) | 0.006 - 0.020 mm (0.00024 - 0.00079 in) |
| Repeatability | < 0.004 mm (0.00016 in) | < 0.004 mm (0.00016 in) |
| Control | Brother CNC-D00 | Brother CNC-C00 |
| Machine Weight | 2,750 kg (6,063 lb) | 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) |
| Floor Space | 1,400 x 2,609 mm (55.1 x 102.7 in) | 1,897 x 3,448 mm (74.7 x 135.7 in) |
Advantages
Brother Speedio R450Xd1
- 0.6 / 0.7 sec tool-to-tool against 0.7/0.8 sec
- 1.3 / 1.5 sec chip-to-chip against 1.4/1.6 sec
- Lighter at 2,750 kg (6,063 lb) against 3,500 kg (7,716 lb), on a 1,400 x 2,609 mm floor space
Brother Speedio R650X2
- 650 mm (25.6 in) X and 400 mm (15.7 in) Y travel against 450 mm and 320 mm
- One face 800 x 400 table against One face 600 x 300
- One face 200 kg (441 lb) load against 120 kg (265 lb)
Verdict
Choose by part and fixture size. The Brother Speedio R450Xd1 suits small multi-face parts such as automotive components and medical instruments, where its faster tool changes and smaller footprint help a production cell. The Speedio R650X2 suits larger housings and fixtures, including high-volume automotive work, where 650 mm of X travel, an 800 x 400 face and a 200 kg load per face are needed.