Brother Industries Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Brother SPEEDIO R650X1

Est. $90,000 - $150,000 Discontinued Specs verified 2026-10-03 · machinetool.global.brother Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

650 mm (25.6 in)

Y Travel

400 mm (15.7 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 tools

How much does the Brother SPEEDIO R650X1 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$90,000 - $150,000

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 Brother SPEEDIO R650X1 is a discontinued 30-taper machining center with 650 × 400 × 305 mm (25.6 × 15.7 × 12.0 in) of travel, an 800 x 400 mm (31.5 x 15.7 in) table rated for 200 kg (441 lb), a 10,000 rpm BT30 spindle and a 14 or 22-tool magazine on Brother's CNC-C00 control.

The spindle nose sits 250 - 555 mm (9.8 - 21.9 in) above the table, a high starting point. Thin plates clamped flat on the table need tools long enough to bridge that gap, and the magazine accepts up to 200 mm (7.9 in) of length. In practice this machine is happiest with parts raised on fixtures or vises, which also makes good use of the generous height. Tool diameter is limited to 80 mm (3.1 in) and weight to 3.0 kg (6.6 lb).

The frame is large for its table rating. The R650X1 weighs 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) and covers 1,837 x 3,248 mm (72.3 x 127.9 in), far more floor than its 200 kg (441 lb) table load suggests. Ask how the table on the machine on offer is built. The Speedio R650Xd1, with the same 650 × 400 mm (25.6 × 15.7 in) of XY travel, quotes its 800 x 400 table per face with a pallet index time of 3.1 sec, while the R650X1 table here lists no pallet figures.

Tool to tool takes 0.8/0.9 sec and chip to chip 1.6/1.7 sec for the 14 and 22-tool magazines. The spindle runs to 10,000 rpm with 16,000 rpm optional and is rated 10.1 kW for 10 min and 6.7 kW continuous; tapping goes to 6,000 rpm. Rapids are 50 m/min (1,969 ipm) on all axes and cutting feed reaches 30,000 mm/min (1,181 ipm).

The machine is 2,696 mm (106.1 in) tall, runs on AC200V and draws 50 L/min of air at 0.4 - 0.6 MPa. Dual-contact taper and coolant through the spindle were options.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
CNC Control	Brother CNC-C00
X-Axis Travel	650 mm (25.6 in)
Y-Axis Travel	400 mm (15.7 in)
Z-Axis Travel	305 mm (12.0 in)
Spindle Nose to Table	250 - 555 mm (9.8 - 21.9 in)
Table Size	800 x 400 mm (31.5 x 15.7 in)
Max Table Load	200 kg (441 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	0.8/0.9 sec (14 tool/22 tool)
Chip to Chip Time	1.6/1.7 sec (14 tool/22 tool)
Spindle Motor Power	10.1 kW (10 min) / 6.7 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	50 L/min
Machine Height	2,696 mm (106.1 in)
Floor Space Required	1,837 x 3,248 mm (72.3 x 127.9 in)
Machine Weight	3,500 kg (7,716 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

650 mm (25.6 in) of X travel on an 800 x 400 mm (31.5 x 15.7 in) table
Spindle nose to table of 250 - 555 mm (9.8 - 21.9 in) leaves room for raised fixtures
Tools up to 200 mm (7.9 in) long
Optional 16,000 rpm spindle over the standard 10,000 rpm
Rapids of 50 m/min (1,969 ipm) and cutting feed up to 30,000 mm/min (1,181 ipm)

Limitations

Table load of 200 kg (441 lb) on a 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) machine
Large footprint of 1,837 x 3,248 mm (72.3 x 127.9 in)
Chip-to-chip time of 1.6/1.7 sec, against 1.4/1.6 sec on the Speedio R650X2
Tool diameter is limited to 80 mm (3.1 in)
Thin parts clamped flat need long tools to reach down from the 250 mm (9.8 in) minimum gap

Best For

Long parts or several fixtures along 650 mm (25.6 in) of X Parts raised on vises or fixtures under a high spindle nose Drilling and tapping with tools up to 200 mm (7.9 in) long Light work within the 200 kg (441 lb) table rating

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Does the SPEEDIO R650X1 have a pallet changer?

The table on this page lists an 800 x 400 mm (31.5 x 15.7 in) table and no pallet-change figures. The Speedio R650Xd1, on the same XY travels, quotes its table per face with a 3.1 sec pallet index. Inspect the R650X1 on offer to see how its table is built.

02 How does the R650X1 differ from the Speedio R650X2?

The Speedio R650X2 adds an optional 435 mm (17.1 in) Z and a 40-tool magazine option to the 14 and 22-tool versions, and lists 7.0 kW continuous. The R650X1 has 305 mm (12.0 in) of Z only, 14 or 22 tools and 6.7 kW continuous.

03 What tools does the R650X1 take?

MAS-BT30 shanks in a 14 or 22-tool magazine, each up to 200 mm (7.9 in) long, 80 mm (3.1 in) in diameter and 3.0 kg (6.6 lb). Tool to tool is 0.8/0.9 sec and chip to chip 1.6/1.7 sec for the two magazine sizes.

04 What does the R650X1 need for installation?

Floor space of 1,837 x 3,248 mm (72.3 x 127.9 in), 2,696 mm (106.1 in) of height and a floor for 3,500 kg (7,716 lb). Supply is AC200V, 9.5 kVA with the standard spindle, and air demand is 50 L/min at 0.4 - 0.6 MPa.