Machine Comparison
Brother Speedio R450Xd1 vs Okuma GENOS M460-VE
Brother Industries vs Okuma · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The Brother Speedio R450Xd1 is a BT30 machine for short-cycle production of small parts; its table size is given per face, 600 x 300 mm (23.6 x 11.8 in) for one face. The Okuma GENOS M460-VE is a BT40 vertical machining center with a single 1,000 × 460 mm (39.37 × 18.11 in) table. The headline difference is spindle size against traverse speed.
The Okuma has the stronger spindle: 15,000 rpm as standard against 10,000 rpm (16,000 rpm is an extra-cost option on the Brother), and 22/18.5 kW (30/25 hp) against 10.1 kW (10 min) / 7.0 kW continuous. It also holds 32 tools against 14/22/28 tools. The Brother moves faster, with rapids of 50 / 50 / 50 m/min (1,969 / 1,969 / 1,969 ipm) against 40 m/min in X-Y and 32 m/min in Z.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Brother Speedio R450Xd1 | Okuma GENOS M460-VE |
|---|---|---|
| Table Size | One face 600 x 300 (23.6 x 11.8) | 1,000 × 460 mm (39.37 × 18.11 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm (16,000 rpm optional) | 15,000 rpm ▲ |
| Spindle Power | 10.1 kW (10 min) / 7.0 kW continuous | 22/18.5 kW (30/25 hp) ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | BT30 (7/24 taper No. 30) | BT40 |
| Tool Capacity | 14/22/28 tools | 32 |
| Rapid Traverse | 50 / 50 / 50 m/min (1,969 / 1,969 / 1,969 ipm) ▲ | X-Y 40, Z: 32 m/min (X-Y: 1,575, Z: 1,262 ipm) |
Advantages
Brother Speedio R450Xd1
- Rapids of 50 / 50 / 50 m/min (1,969 / 1,969 / 1,969 ipm) against 40 m/min in X-Y and 32 m/min in Z
- 16,000 rpm spindle available as an extra-cost option, above the Okuma's 15,000 rpm
- Suited to high-volume small parts where loading time would otherwise stop the spindle
Okuma GENOS M460-VE
- 15,000 rpm as standard against 10,000 rpm
- 22/18.5 kW (30/25 hp) spindle against 10.1 kW (10 min) / 7.0 kW continuous
- 32 tools against 14/22/28 tools
- 1,000 × 460 mm (39.37 × 18.11 in) table and a BT40 taper, against 600 x 300 mm per face and BT30
Verdict
Buy the Brother Speedio R450Xd1 for high-volume small parts with short cycles, drilling and tapping above all, where 50 m/min rapids and a table worked one face at a time keep the spindle cutting. Buy the Okuma GENOS M460-VE for general milling of larger parts: its BT40 spindle gives 22/18.5 kW (30/25 hp) and 15,000 rpm as standard, its table measures 1,000 × 460 mm, and its 32 tools cover longer tool lists.