Machine Comparison
Brother Speedio S500Xd2 vs Brother Speedio S700X2
Brother Industries vs Brother · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The Brother Speedio S500Xd2 and Speedio S700X2 are both 30-taper Brother machines with a 250 kg (551 lb) load, 300 mm (11.8 in) of Z travel, 50 / 50 / 56 m/min rapids and a weight of about 2,400 kg. They differ in table shape, spindle speed and control.
The S700X2 has 700 mm (27.6 in) of X travel against 500 mm (19.7 in) and a longer 800 x 400 mm table. The S500Xd2 has more Y travel, 450 mm (17.7 in) against 400 mm (15.7 in), a deeper 600 × 450 mm table, and a 12,000 rpm spindle against 10,000 rpm. It also runs the CNC-D00 control against the CNC-C00 and needs a smaller 1,560 × 2,081 mm floor space.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Brother Speedio S500Xd2 | Brother Speedio S700X2 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) | 700 mm (27.6 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 450 mm (17.7 in) ▲ | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 300 mm (11.8 in); 380 mm (15.0 in) optional | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Table Size | 600 × 450 mm (23.4 × 17.7 in) | 800 x 400 mm (31.5 x 15.7 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 250 kg (551 lb); 400 kg (881 lb) with option | 250 kg (551 lb); 300 kg (661 lb) with option |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm (10,000 high-torque, 20,000 or 27,000 rpm optional) ▲ | 10,000 rpm (16,000 or 27,000 rpm optional) |
| Spindle Power | 10.1 kW (10 min) / 7.0 kW continuous | 10.1 kW (10 min) / 7.1 kW continuous |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | BT30 (7/24 taper No. 30) | BT30 (7/24 taper No. 30) |
| Tool Capacity | 14 / 21 / 28 tools | 14 / 21 tools |
| Rapid Traverse | 50 / 50 / 56 m/min (1,969 / 1,969 / 2,205 ipm) | 50 / 50 / 56 m/min (1,969 / 1,969 / 2,205 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 | 2,400 kg (5,292 lb) | 2,400 kg (5,291 lb) |
| Floor Space | 1,560 × 2,081 mm (61.4 × 81.9 in) | 2,050 x 2,223 mm (80.7 x 87.5 in) |
Advantages
Brother Speedio S500Xd2
- 12,000 rpm standard spindle against 10,000 rpm
- 450 mm (17.7 in) Y travel against 400 mm (15.7 in)
- Smaller floor space: 1,560 × 2,081 mm against 2,050 x 2,223 mm
Brother Speedio S700X2
- 700 mm (27.6 in) X travel against 500 mm (19.7 in)
- 800 x 400 mm (31.5 x 15.7 in) table for longer parts and multi-part fixtures
Verdict
Choose the Brother Speedio S500Xd2 for mid-size aluminum parts in compact robotic cells, where 12,000 rpm, 450 mm of Y travel and a smaller footprint help. Choose the Speedio S700X2 for high-volume drilling, tapping and light milling of longer aluminum castings and housings, where 700 mm of X travel and an 800 mm table let more parts be fixtured per cycle.