Brother SPEEDIO R450X2
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Brother SPEEDIO R450X2 cost?
Estimated price range
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 Brother SPEEDIO R450X2 is a discontinued 30-taper machining center with 450 × 320 × 305 mm (17.7 × 12.6 × 12.0 in) of travel, a 600 x 300 mm (23.6 x 11.8 in) table rated for 120 kg (265 lb), a 10,000 rpm BT30 spindle and a 14 or 22-tool magazine on Brother's CNC-C00 control.
Its proportions differ from the S models. Y travel is short at 320 mm (12.6 in), while the spindle nose sits 200 - 505 mm (7.9 - 19.9 in) above the table, so there is more vertical room than on a SPEEDIO S300X2, whose nose-to-table range is 180 - 480 mm (7.1 - 18.9 in). Tools may be 200 mm (7.9 in) long but only 80 mm (3.1 in) in diameter, which favours long drills and taps over wide face mills.
The 120 kg (265 lb) table rating is low for a machine that weighs 2,670 kg (5,886 lb) and takes 1,400 x 2,653 mm (55.1 x 104.5 in) of floor. Before buying, find out how the table is built on the machine on offer. The Speedio R450Xd1, with the same 450 × 320 × 305 mm travels, quotes its 600 x 300 table per face with a 2.7 sec pallet index time; the R450X2 table here lists no pallet figures, so confirm what is fitted rather than assume.
The spindle runs to 10,000 rpm as standard and 16,000 rpm as an option, rated 10.1 kW for 10 min and 7.1 kW continuous, with tapping to 6,000 rpm. Dual-contact taper and coolant through the spindle were optional. Rapids are 50 m/min (1,969 ipm) on all three axes and cutting feed reaches 30,000 mm/min (1,181 ipm). Tool to tool takes 0.7/0.8 sec and chip to chip 1.4/1.6 sec for the 14 and 22-tool magazines.
The machine stands 2,588 mm (101.9 in) tall, runs on AC200V and needs 45 L/min of air at 0.4 - 0.6 MPa.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CNC Control | Brother CNC-C00 |
| 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 Nose to Table | 200 - 505 mm (7.9 - 19.9 in) |
| Table Size | 600 x 300 mm (23.6 x 11.8 in) |
| Max Table Load | 120 kg (265 lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm (16,000 rpm optional) |
| Tapping Speed Max | 6,000 rpm |
| Spindle Taper | BT30 (7/24 taper No. 30) |
| Dual Contact Spindle | Optional |
| Coolant Through Spindle | Optional |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 50 / 50 / 50 m/min (1,969 / 1,969 / 1,969 ipm) |
| Max Cutting Feedrate | 30,000 mm/min (1,181 ipm) |
| Tool Shank | MAS-BT30 |
| Pull Stud | MAS-P30T-2 |
| Tool Capacity | 14/22 tools |
| Max Tool Length | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) per tool |
| Tool Selection | Random shortcut method |
| Tool to Tool Time | 0.7/0.8 sec (14 tool/22 tool) |
| Chip to Chip Time | 1.4/1.6 sec (14 tool/22 tool) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 10.1 kW (10 min) / 7.1 kW continuous |
| Axis Feed Motor | 1.0 (X,Y), 1.8 (Z) kW |
| Power Supply | AC200V ±10%, 50/60Hz ±1Hz |
| Power Capacity | 10,000min-1 specifications : 9.5 16,000min-1 specifications : 9.5 10,000min-1 high-torque specifications : 10.4 kVA |
| Air Pressure | 0.4 - 0.6 MPa |
| Air Flow | 45 L/min |
| Machine Height | 2,588 mm (101.9 in) |
| Floor Space Required | 1,400 x 2,653 mm (55.1 x 104.5 in) |
| Machine Weight | 2,670 kg (5,886 lb) |
| Positioning Accuracy | 0.006 - 0.020 mm (0.00024 - 0.00079 in) |
| Repeatability | < 0.004 mm (0.00016 in) |
Specifications sourced from machinetool.global.brother — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Tools up to 200 mm (7.9 in) long for deep drilling and tapping
- Spindle nose to table of 200 - 505 mm (7.9 - 19.9 in) leaves vertical room for workholding
- Optional 16,000 rpm spindle in place of the standard 10,000 rpm
- 50 m/min (1,969 ipm) rapids on all axes and 30,000 mm/min (1,181 ipm) cutting feed
- Choice of a 14 or 22-tool magazine
Limitations
- Table load is only 120 kg (265 lb)
- Y travel is short at 320 mm (12.6 in), on a 600 x 300 mm (23.6 x 11.8 in) table
- Tool diameter is limited to 80 mm (3.1 in), which rules out larger face mills
- Chip-to-chip time rises to 1.6 sec with the 22-tool magazine
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The table on this page lists a single 600 x 300 mm (23.6 x 11.8 in) table and no pallet-change figures. The Speedio R450Xd1, on the same travels, lists its table per face with a 2.7 sec pallet index time. Inspect the R450X2 on offer to see how its table is built before planning a loading routine.
02
MAS-BT30 tools with MAS-P30T-2 pull studs, up to 200 mm (7.9 in) long, 80 mm (3.1 in) in diameter and 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) each. The magazine holds 14 or 22 tools, with 0.7/0.8 sec tool to tool and 1.4/1.6 sec chip to chip respectively.
03
The SPEEDIO S300X2 has 300 × 400 × 300 mm (11.8 × 15.7 × 11.8 in) of travel, a 600 x 400 mm (23.6 x 15.7 in) table for 250 kg (551 lb) and weighs 2,200 kg (4,850 lb). The R450X2 has more X and less Y at 450 × 320 mm (17.7 × 12.6 in), a 120 kg (265 lb) table and weighs 2,670 kg (5,886 lb).
04
A 10,000 rpm spindle as standard and a 16,000 rpm spindle as an option. The power-capacity row also lists a high-torque 10,000 rpm specification at 10.4 kVA, against 9.5 for the other two. Spindle rating is 10.1 kW for 10 min and 7.1 kW continuous, and tapping runs to 6,000 rpm.
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