Machine Comparison
Brother Speedio R450Xd1 vs Haas CM-1
Brother Industries vs Haas Automation · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The Brother Speedio R450Xd1 and the Haas CM-1 are both small vertical machining centers, but they are built for different work. The Brother is a 30-taper production machine for multi-face parts; the Haas CM-1 is a compact 30,000 rpm machine with an ISO 20 spindle for very small parts and fine finishing.
The Brother has more X and Y travel, 450 x 320 mm against 12 x 10 in (305 x 254 mm), a 10.1 kW (10 min) / 7.0 kW continuous spindle against 5 hp (3.7 kW), 0.6 / 0.7 sec tool changes against 3.2 s, and 50 m/min rapids against 757 ipm (19.2 m/min). The Haas spins to 30,000 rpm against 10,000 rpm, has more Z travel at 14 in (356 mm) against 305 mm (12.0 in), and weighs 2,200 lb (998 kg) against 2,750 kg (6,063 lb).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Brother Speedio R450Xd1 | Haas CM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 450 mm (17.7 in) ▲ | 12 in (305 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 320 mm (12.6 in) ▲ | 10 in (254 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 305 mm (12.0 in) | 14 in (356 mm) ▲ |
| Table Size | One face 600 x 300 (23.6 x 11.8) | 22.5 × 10 in (572 × 254 mm) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | One face 120 kg (265 lb) [200 kg (441 lb)] ▲ | 150 lb (68 kg) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm (16,000 rpm optional) | 30,000 rpm ▲ |
| Spindle Power | 10.1 kW (10 min) / 7.0 kW continuous ▲ | 5 hp (3.7 kW) |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | BT30 (7/24 taper No. 30) | ISO 20 |
| Tool Capacity | 14/22/28 tools | 20 |
| Tool Change (tool-to-tool) | 0.6 / 0.7 sec (14-tool / 22 or 28 tool) ▲ | 3.2 s |
| Rapid Traverse | 50 / 50 / 50 m/min (1,969 / 1,969 / 1,969 ipm) ▲ | 757 ipm (19.2 m/min) |
| Machine Weight | 2,750 kg (6,063 lb) | 2,200 lb (998 kg) |
Advantages
Brother Speedio R450Xd1
- 0.6 / 0.7 sec tool-to-tool against 3.2 s
- 10.1 kW (10 min) / 7.0 kW continuous spindle against 5 hp (3.7 kW)
- 50 / 50 / 50 m/min (1,969 / 1,969 / 1,969 ipm) rapids against 757 ipm (19.2 m/min)
- 450 mm (17.7 in) X and 320 mm (12.6 in) Y travel against 12 in (305 mm) and 10 in (254 mm)
Haas CM-1
- 30,000 rpm spindle against 10,000 rpm
- 14 in (356 mm) Z travel against 305 mm (12.0 in)
- Lighter at 2,200 lb (998 kg) against 2,750 kg (6,063 lb)
Verdict
Choose the Brother Speedio R450Xd1 for production of small multi-face parts, such as automotive and medical components, where 0.6 / 0.7 sec tool changes and 50 m/min rapids cut cycle time. Choose the Haas CM-1 for micro-milling, engraving, watch and instrument parts and lab or university work, where a 30,000 rpm spindle matters more than power and the machine must fit a small space.