Brother Industries Vertical Machining Centers

Brother Speedio R450Xd1

Est. $120,000 - $160,000 (new); $55,000 - $95,000 (used) Updated 2026-08-10

Key Specifications

Spindle Taper

BT30

Accuracy

+/- 0.004 mm

Repeatability

+/- 0.002 mm

table type

Integrated rotary (A-axis)

x axis travel

450 mm (17.7 in)

y axis travel

300 mm (11.8 in)

Overview

The Brother Speedio R450Xd1 is a compact VMC with an integrated rotary table (A-axis) for multi-face machining without re-fixturing. The built-in 4th axis allows access to multiple sides of a workpiece in a single setup.

X/Y/Z travels are 450 x 300 x 305 mm with A-axis providing +/- 120 degrees of tilt. Spindle runs at 16,000 rpm with 7.5 kW on BT30 taper. The 21-tool turret delivers 0.9-second chip-to-chip changes.

Rapids are 50 m/min on X/Y, 56 m/min on Z. The integrated rotary eliminates the need for a separate 4th-axis unit. CNC-C00 handles 4-axis interpolation natively.

Positioning accuracy +/- 0.004 mm, repeatability +/- 0.002 mm. Weight is 3,400 kg with a 1,650 x 2,340 mm footprint.

Competes with Robodrill models fitted with aftermarket 4th-axis units but offers a cleaner, more rigid integrated design.

New machines price $120,000-$160,000. Used trade $55,000-$95,000.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Table Type	Integrated rotary (A-axis)
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
Spindle Speed	16,000 rpm
Spindle Motor	7.5 kW (10 hp)
Spindle Taper	BT30
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)
Positioning Accuracy	+/- 0.004 mm
Repeatability	+/- 0.002 mm
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
主軸最高回転数 (Min-1)	10,000 / 16,000 (オプション)10,000高トルク (オプション)
各軸移動量 (Mm)	14/22/28本 X:650 Y:400 Z:30540本 X:650 Y:400 Z:435
所要床面の大きさ (Mm)	14/22/28本: 1,830×3,02940本: 2,145×3,029

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Integrated rotary table eliminates separate 4th-axis units
Multi-face machining in single setup reduces cycle time dramatically
Same 0.9s turret tool change as other Speedios
Native 4-axis interpolation in CNC-C00
More rigid than bolt-on 4th-axis solutions
Compact footprint matches S500Xd2

Limitations

A-axis limited to +/- 120 degrees, not full 360
BT30 limits heavy cutting even with multi-face access
Y-axis 300 mm more restricted than S-series
Integrated rotary cannot be removed for flat table work
Higher price premium over standard Speedios

Best For

Multi-face machining where re-fixturing wastes time Automotive components needing 3-4 face access Medical device implants and instruments Small precision parts benefiting from 4-axis machining Shops wanting integrated vs bolt-on 4th axis Production cells with consistent multi-face parts

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does a Brother Speedio R450Xd1 cost?

Brother sells the SPEEDIO range through regional distributors and does not publish list pricing, so the R450Xd1 is quoted per configuration. On a BT30 machine with an integrated A-axis the price is driven by what makes it run unattended, meaning through-spindle coolant, probing, chip and coolant management, and pallet or robot loading, rather than by large machine options, since the 21-tool turret and 16,000 RPM spindle are fixed. Budget separately for BT30 holders and fixturing for the rotary. Used SPEEDIO machines are widely traded, where spindle hours, rotary condition and control generation set the price.

02 A-axis range?

+/- 120 degrees tilt, not full 360.

03 vs S500Xd2?

Integrated rotary table instead of flat. X slightly smaller (450 vs 500mm), Y reduced (300 vs 400mm).

04 Simultaneous 4-axis?

Yes, CNC-C00 supports indexed and simultaneous 4-axis.

05 Rotary removable?

No, integrated into machine structure.