Machine Comparison
Brother Speedio S700X2 vs Brother Speedio S700Xd2
Brother vs Brother Industries · Drill-Tap Centers
Summary
The Brother Speedio S700X2 and Speedio S700Xd2 are two generations of Brother's 700 mm machine. Both have 700 mm (27.6 in) of X travel, 300 mm (11.8 in) of Z travel, a 250 kg (551 lb) load, a BT30 spindle rated at 10.1 kW (10 min) and 50 / 50 / 56 m/min rapids.
The S700Xd2 adds 450 mm (17.7 in) of Y travel against 400 mm (15.7 in), a deeper 800 × 450 mm table against 800 x 400 mm, and a 12,000 rpm spindle against 10,000 rpm. It runs the CNC-D00 control where the S700X2 uses the CNC-C00. The S700X2 is the lighter machine at 2,400 kg (5,291 lb) against 2,550 kg (5,622 lb).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Brother Speedio S700X2 | Brother Speedio S700Xd2 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 700 mm (27.6 in) | 700 mm (27.6 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) | 450 mm (17.7 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 300 mm (11.8 in) | 300 mm (11.8 in); 380 mm (15.0 in) optional |
| Table Size | 800 x 400 mm (31.5 x 15.7 in) | 800 × 450 mm (31.4 × 17.7 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 250 kg (551 lb); 300 kg (661 lb) with option | 250 kg (551 lb); 400 kg (881 lb) with option |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm (16,000 or 27,000 rpm optional) | 12,000 rpm (10,000 high-torque, 20,000 or 27,000 rpm optional) ▲ |
| Spindle Power | 10.1 kW (10 min) / 7.1 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 / 21 tools | 14 / 21 / 28 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-C00 | Brother CNC-D00 |
| Machine Weight | 2,400 kg (5,291 lb) | 2,550 kg (5,622 lb) |
| Floor Space | 2,050 x 2,223 mm (80.7 x 87.5 in) | 2,050 × 2,081 mm (80.7 × 81.9 in) |
Advantages
Brother Speedio S700X2
- Lighter at 2,400 kg (5,291 lb) against 2,550 kg (5,622 lb)
- CNC-C00 control, matching older Speedio lines that already run it
Brother Speedio S700Xd2
- 12,000 rpm standard spindle against 10,000 rpm
- 450 mm (17.7 in) Y travel against 400 mm (15.7 in)
- 800 × 450 mm table against 800 x 400 mm
- Shallower floor space: 2,050 × 2,081 mm against 2,050 x 2,223 mm
Verdict
For a new purchase, the Brother Speedio S700Xd2 is the stronger choice on the table: more Y travel, a deeper table and a 12,000 rpm spindle in a slightly shallower footprint, suited to longer aluminum parts and multi-part fixtures. The S700X2 makes sense where it joins an existing line of CNC-C00 machines and 400 mm of Y travel is enough.