Brother Speedio R450X1

$115,000 - $155,000 (new); $45,000 - $85,000 (used) Updated 2026-03-16

Key Specifications

Spindle Taper

BT30

x axis travel

450 mm (17.7 in)

y axis travel

300 mm (11.8 in)

z axis travel

305 mm (12.0 in)

a axis rotation

+/- 120 degrees

milling spindle speed

16,000 rpm

Overview

The Brother Speedio R450X1 is a rotational machining center with integrated turning capability, combining an A-axis rotary table with a turning spindle to handle multi-face and rotational parts in a single setup. It is the base X1 generation predecessor to the R450Xd1.

X/Y/Z travels are 450 x 300 x 305 mm. The milling spindle runs at 16,000 rpm with 7.5 kW on BT30 taper. The A-axis rotary table provides +/- 120 degrees of tilt for multi-face milling access, while the C-axis turning spindle enables turned features on the same workpiece. The 21-tool turret delivers fast tool changes.

Rapids are 50 m/min on X/Y and 56 m/min on Z. The CNC-C00 control manages simultaneous 4-axis mill-turn operations including C-axis indexing and A-axis contouring.

The R-series represents a unique niche in the Speedio lineup — parts that need both rotational machining (multi-face access via A-axis) and turning capability in one compact machine. This positions it above a standard S-series VMC but below a full multitasking machine in capability and cost.

The X1 generation base model is well established with a large installed base. Used machines offer strong value for shops needing this combined capability.

New machines (when available) price $115,000-$155,000. Used units from 2014-2020 trade $45,000-$85,000.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Axis Travel	450 mm (17.7 in)
Y Axis Travel	300 mm (11.8 in)
Z Axis Travel	305 mm (12.0 in)
A Axis Rotation	+/- 120 degrees
Milling Spindle Speed	16,000 rpm
Milling Spindle Motor	7.5 kW (10 hp)
Spindle Taper	BT30
Turning Capability	C-axis turning spindle
Tool Magazine	21-position turret
Chip To Chip Time	0.9 seconds
Rapid Traverse Xy	50 m/min (1,969 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	56 m/min (2,205 ipm)
CNC Control	Brother CNC-C00
Machine Weight	3,400 kg (7,496 lb)
Floor Space Required	1,650 x 2,340 mm (65 x 92 in)
Power Supply	200/220V, 3-phase

Specifications sourced from yamazen.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Unique combination of A-axis rotary and C-axis turning in one machine
Multi-face milling and turning without re-fixturing
0.9s chip-to-chip maintains high milling productivity
CNC-C00 handles complex simultaneous mill-turn-rotate operations
Proven platform with large installed base and established service network
Price significantly below full multitasking machines with similar capability

Limitations

A-axis limited to +/- 120 degrees — not full simultaneous 5-axis
Y-travel (300 mm) is more restrictive than S-series equivalents
BT30 limits milling force on hard materials
Turning diameter limited versus dedicated lathes
X1 generation is two revisions behind current XD2 machines

Best For

Parts needing turned features plus milled faces without re-chucking Aerospace brackets and housings requiring multi-face access and turning Medical components combining rotational and prismatic features Automotive components with drilled radial features and turned diameters Shops consolidating a lathe and a 4th-axis VMC into one machine Complex valve and manifold bodies requiring both mill and turn operations

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Cost?

New $115,000-$155,000. Used $45,000-$85,000.

02 R450X1 vs R450Xd1?

The Xd1 introduced servo dynamic improvements. Mechanically similar; Xd1 performs better in high-acceleration multi-tool cycles.

03 Is it a true mill-turn?

Yes, it combines A-axis rotary milling and C-axis turning in one machine. Turning capacity is smaller than a dedicated lathe but sufficient for most combined-operation parts.

04 5-axis simultaneous?

The A-axis and C-axis enable 4+1 style machining. Full simultaneous 5-axis is not the primary design intent of this machine.

05 Max turning diameter?

Dependent on A-axis geometry and tooling; approximately 150-200 mm practical turning diameter for most setups.