Brother Industries Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Brother SPEEDIO R450X1N

Est. $110,000 - $160,000 Specs verified 2026-03-28 · brother.co.jp Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

Spindle Taper

BT30 (BIG-PLUS optional)

Rapid Traverse

50 m/min (1,969 ipm) all axes

x axis travel

450 mm (17.7 in)

y axis travel

320 mm (12.6 in)

z axis travel

305 mm (12.0 in)

spindle speed

10,000 rpm (16,000 rpm optional)

How much does the Brother SPEEDIO R450X1N cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$110,000 - $160,000

Our best estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class — not a quote from Brother Industries. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The SPEEDIO R450X1N is a BT30 machining center with an automatic two-pallet QT Table, 450 x 320 x 305 mm (17.7 x 12.6 x 12.0 in) of travel and a 10,000 rpm spindle, with 16,000 rpm as an option. It runs Brother's CNC-C00 control.

The pallet changer is the whole idea. While one pallet is in the machine, the operator unloads finished parts from the other and clamps fresh blanks, so the spindle only stops for the swap itself. On short-cycle parts, where loading can take as long as cutting, most of the loading time disappears from the cycle. The table data on this page gives no pallet size or load per face, so confirm both with Brother before designing fixtures.

The tool store is a 14 or 22-position turret. All three axes rapid at 50 m/min (1,969 ipm), so on drilling and tapping work with many short moves the machine spends little time between cuts. The taper is BT30, with BIG-PLUS dual-contact tooling as an option for better rigidity on longer tools. Coolant through the spindle is also optional, which matters for deep drilling.

A low bed table is listed as an option for jobs where the standard table height leaves too little room under the spindle.

The footprint is 1,400 x 2,654 mm (55.1 x 104.5 in), and the machine runs on 200/220V, 3-phase. For bigger pallets of work, the SPEEDIO R650X1N has 650 mm (25.6 in) of X, 400 mm (15.7 in) of Y and a 7.5 kW (10 hp) spindle, with 200 kg per face (441 lb) on its pallets.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Axis Travel	450 mm (17.7 in)
Y Axis Travel	320 mm (12.6 in)
Z Axis Travel	305 mm (12.0 in)
Spindle Speed	10,000 rpm (16,000 rpm optional)
Spindle Taper	BT30 (BIG-PLUS optional)
Tool Magazine	14 or 22-position turret
Pallet Changer	2-pallet QT Table (automatic)
Rapid Traverse Rate	50 m/min (1,969 ipm) all axes
Floor Space Required	1,400 x 2,654 mm (55.1 x 104.5 in)
Coolant Through Spindle	Optional
Low Bed Table	Optional
CNC Control	Brother CNC-C00
Power Supply	200/220V, 3-phase
Xyz	50m/min×50m/min×50m/min

Specifications sourced from brother.co.jp — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Automatic 2-pallet QT Table lets the operator load one pallet while the other is machined
50 m/min (1,969 ipm) rapids on all three axes
Optional 16,000 rpm spindle for small tools
BIG-PLUS dual-contact tooling available as an option on the BT30 taper
Compact 1,400 x 2,654 mm (55.1 x 104.5 in) footprint for a pallet machine

Limitations

Y travel of 320 mm (12.6 in) and X of 450 mm (17.7 in) keep each pallet's work zone small
The tool turret holds at most 22 tools
Spindle power and pallet load are not given in the table for this model
Through-spindle coolant and the low bed table are options

Best For

Short-cycle drilling and tapping where loading time matters Small aluminium parts run in batches on two pallets Operator-tended cells where one person loads several machines Jobs needing no more than 22 tools

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does the QT Table on the R450X1N do?

It is an automatic two-pallet table. One pallet is in the machining area while the other is outside for unloading and loading, and the two swap at the end of the cycle. The spindle stops only for the exchange, not for the whole loading time.

02 How does the R450X1N compare with the R650X1N?

The SPEEDIO R650X1N has 650 x 400 x 305 mm (25.6 x 15.7 x 12.0 in) of travel, a 7.5 kW (10 hp) spindle and 200 kg per face (441 lb) on its pallets. The R450X1N has 450 x 320 x 305 mm (17.7 x 12.6 x 12.0 in). Both use a 14 or 22-position turret and 50 m/min rapids.

03 Which spindle and tooling options does the R450X1N have?

The standard spindle runs to 10,000 rpm, with 16,000 rpm as an option. The taper is BT30, and BIG-PLUS dual-contact tooling is optional. Coolant through the spindle is also an option, worth specifying if the work includes deep holes.

04 What does the R450X1N need for installation?

A floor area of 1,400 x 2,654 mm (55.1 x 104.5 in) and a 200/220V, 3-phase supply. The table for this model does not list weight or air demand, so ask Brother for both before planning the foundation and compressor.