Brother Industries Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Brother Speedio R450Xd1

Est. $120,000 - $160,000 (new) Specs verified 2026-10-03 · machinetool.global.brother Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

450 mm (17.7 in)

Y Travel

320 mm (12.6 in)

Z Travel

305 mm (12.0 in)

Max Spindle

10,000 rpm (16,000 rpm optional)

Spindle Taper

BT30 (7/24 taper No. 30)

Tool Capacity

14/22/28 tools

How much does the Brother Speedio R450Xd1 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$120,000 - $160,000 (new)

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 R450Xd1 is a 30-taper machining center with a rotating pallet table, so parts can be loaded while the spindle cuts. Travels are 450 × 320 × 305 mm (17.7 × 12.6 × 12.0 in), each face of the table measures 600 x 300 mm (23.6 x 11.8 in), the pallet indexes in 2.7 sec, and the control is Brother's CNC-D00.

The pallet table changes the economics of short cycles. On a fixed-table machine the spindle stops while the operator unloads and reloads; here that work happens on the face outside the enclosure, and only the 2.7 sec index is lost between parts. Pallet change repeatability is listed at 0.005 mm (0.0002 in). The table is driven by a 1 kW AC servo motor through a worm gear with a total reduction of 1/50.

The pallet sets the size limits more than the axis travels do. Fixtures and parts must fit within a maximum turning diameter of Ø1,020 mm (40.2 in) as the table swings, and within a maximum jig height of 300 mm (11.8 in). Load is 120 kg (265 lb) per face; the table also prints 200 kg (441 lb) in brackets without saying when it applies, so ask Brother before relying on it. The same bracket form is used for the turning diameter, Ø1,100 mm (43.3 in).

The spindle runs to 10,000 rpm with 16,000 rpm optional and is rated 10.1 kW for 10 min and 7.0 kW continuous. Magazines of 14, 22 or 28 tools are listed. With 14 tools the changer takes 0.6 sec tool to tool and 1.3 sec chip to chip; with 22 or 28 it takes 0.7 and 1.5 sec. Tools may be 200 mm (7.9 in) long and 80 mm (3.1 in) across. Rapids are 50 m/min (1,969 ipm) on every axis.

The machine weighs 2,750 kg (6,063 lb), occupies 1,400 x 2,609 mm (55.1 x 102.7 in), stands 2,584 mm (101.7 in) tall, and needs AC 200 to 230 V three-phase and 45 L/min of air at 0.4 - 0.6 MPa.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
CNC Control	Brother CNC-D00
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	One face 600 x 300 (23.6 x 11.8)
Max Table Load	One face 120 kg (265 lb) [200 kg (441 lb)]
Pallet Index Time	2.7 sec
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	14/22/28 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 short cut method
Tool to Tool Time	0.6 / 0.7 sec (14-tool / 22 or 28 tool)
Chip to Chip Time	1.3 / 1.5 sec (14-tool / 22 or 28 tool)
Spindle Motor Power	10.1 kW (10 min) / 7.0 kW continuous
Axis Feed Motor	X, Y axis : 1.0 , Z axis : 1.8 kW
Power Supply	AC 200 to 230 V±10％, 3-phase, 50/60Hz±2%
Power Capacity	10,000min-1 specifications : 9.5 16,000min-1 specifications(Optional) : 9.5 10,000min-1 high-torque specifications(Optional) : 10.4 kVA
Air Pressure	0.4 - 0.6 MPa
Air Flow	45 L/min
Machine Height	2,584 mm (101.7 in)
Floor Space Required	1,400 x 2,609 mm (55.1 x 102.7 in)
Machine Weight	2,750 kg (6,063 lb)
Positioning Accuracy	0.006 - 0.020 mm (0.00024 - 0.00079 in)
Repeatability	< 0.004 mm (0.00016 in)
Front Door	2 doors
Max Turning Diameter	Ø1,020 mm (40.2 in) [Ø1,100 mm (43.3 in)]
Max Jig Height	300 mm (11.8 in)
Table Type	AC servo motor(1kW) Worm gear (total speed reduction ratio:1/50)
Pallet Change Repeatability	0.005 mm (0.0002 in)

Specifications sourced from machinetool.global.brother — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Rotating pallet table indexes in 2.7 sec, so loading happens while the spindle cuts
Pallet change repeatability of 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Magazine choices of 14, 22 or 28 tools, with 0.6 sec tool-to-tool on the 14-tool version
Tools up to 200 mm (7.9 in) long for deep holes and long taps
Optional 16,000 rpm spindle and Brother's CNC-D00 control

Limitations

Only 120 kg (265 lb) per pallet face as the standard figure
Fixtures must clear a Ø1,020 mm (40.2 in) swing and stay under 300 mm (11.8 in) jig height
Y travel of 320 mm (12.6 in) on a 600 x 300 mm (23.6 x 11.8 in) face suits narrow parts only
Tool diameter limited to 80 mm (3.1 in)

Best For

High-volume small parts where loading time would otherwise stop the spindle Unattended or one-operator cells running short cycles Drilling and tapping of light parts within 120 kg (265 lb) per face Narrow parts within 450 × 320 mm (17.7 × 12.6 in) of XY travel

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the pallet table on the Speedio R450Xd1 work?

The table rotates to bring a loaded face under the spindle while the other face is outside the working area. Indexing takes 2.7 sec and pallet change repeatability is 0.005 mm (0.0002 in). The table is turned by a 1 kW AC servo motor through a worm gear with a total reduction of 1/50.

02 How big can fixtures be on the R450Xd1?

Each face is 600 x 300 mm (23.6 x 11.8 in) and carries 120 kg (265 lb). Anything mounted must stay inside a maximum turning diameter of Ø1,020 mm (40.2 in) and a maximum jig height of 300 mm (11.8 in). Bracketed figures of 200 kg (441 lb) and Ø1,100 mm (43.3 in) are also printed, with no condition stated.

03 How does the R450Xd1 differ from the SPEEDIO R450X2?

The SPEEDIO R450X2 shares the 450 × 320 × 305 mm (17.7 × 12.6 × 12.0 in) travels and the 600 x 300 mm table, but its table lists no pallet figures, it runs the CNC-C00 control and offers 14 or 22 tools. The R450Xd1 adds a 28-tool option, quotes a 2.7 sec pallet index and uses the CNC-D00 control.

04 What tool-change times does the R450Xd1 list?

With the 14-tool magazine, 0.6 sec tool to tool and 1.3 sec chip to chip. With the 22 or 28-tool magazine, 0.7 sec and 1.5 sec. Add the 2.7 sec pallet index when estimating the time between finished parts.