Brother Industries 5-Axis Machining Centers

Brother Speedio S500X2

Est. $180,000 – $280,000 Discontinued Specs verified 2026-10-03 · machinetool.global.brother Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

X Travel

500 mm (19.7 in)

Y Travel

400 mm (15.7 in)

Z Travel

300 mm (11.8 in)

Max Spindle

10,000 rpm (16,000 or 27,000 rpm optional)

Spindle Taper

BT30 (7/24 taper No. 30)

Tool Capacity

14 / 21 tools

How much does the Brother Speedio S500X2 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$180,000 – $280,000

Our best estimate for a 5-axis machining center in this class — not a quote from Brother Industries. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Speedio S500X2 is a three-axis BT30 machining center with 500 x 400 x 300 mm (19.7 x 15.7 x 11.8 in) of travel on a 600 x 400 mm (23.6 x 15.7 in) table, built for fast drilling, tapping and light milling. It belongs to Brother's X2 generation and is no longer a current model, so buyers will find it second-hand.

The Speedio S300X1 shares this table and the 400 mm (15.7 in) of Y but stops at 300 mm (11.8 in) of X. With 500 mm (19.7 in) the S500X2 reaches most of the 600 mm (23.6 in) table length, enough for two vises or a pair of fixtures side by side. Tool length grows as well: 250 mm (9.8 in) here, 160 mm (6.3 in) on the Speedio S300X1, which opens up longer drills and extended holders. Brother gives the change times in seconds as 0.7 tool to tool and 1.3 chip to chip.

The base spindle runs to 10,000 rpm, and 16,000 or 27,000 rpm spindles were optional. Continuous rating is 7.1 kW with 10.1 kW available for 10 minutes. Tapping tops out at 6,000 rpm, or 8,000 rpm with the 27,000 rpm spindle. The magazine takes 14 or 21 tools up to 110 mm (4.3 in) in diameter and 3.0 kg (6.6 lb).

The table carries 250 kg (551 lb) as standard and 300 kg (661 lb) with an option, enough for a fixture plate and steel parts but not for a heavy rotary table setup. Rapids are 50 m/min (1,969 ipm) on X and Y and 56 m/min (2,205 ipm) on Z, with cutting feed to 30,000 mm/min (1,181 ipm).

For installation, the S500X2 occupies 1,560 x 2,223 mm (61.4 x 87.5 in), stands 2,497 mm (98.3 in) high and weighs 2,250 kg (4,960 lb). It needs 45 L/min of air at 0.4 - 0.6 MPa and an AC200V ±10% supply.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
CNC Control	Brother CNC-C00
X-Axis Travel	500 mm (19.7 in)
Y-Axis Travel	400 mm (15.7 in)
Z-Axis Travel	300 mm (11.8 in)
Spindle Nose to Table	180 - 480 mm (7.1 - 18.9 in)
Table Size	600 x 400 mm (23.6 x 15.7 in)
Max Table Load	250 kg (551 lb); 300 kg (661 lb) with option
Max Spindle Speed	10,000 rpm (16,000 or 27,000 rpm optional)
Tapping Speed Max	6,000 rpm (8,000 with 27,000 rpm spindle)
Spindle Taper	BT30 (7/24 taper No. 30)
Dual Contact Spindle	Optional
Coolant Through Spindle	Optional
Rapid Traverse Rate	50 / 50 / 56 m/min (1,969 / 1,969 / 2,205 ipm)
Max Cutting Feedrate	30,000 mm/min (1,181 ipm)
Tool Shank	MAS-BT30
Pull Stud	MAS-P30T-2
Tool Capacity	14 / 21 tools
Max Tool Length	250 mm (9.8 in)
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	110 mm (4.3 in)
Max Tool Weight	3.0 kg (6.6 lb) per tool
Tool Selection	Random shortcut method
Tool Change Time	Tool To Tool[sec.]: 0.7 / Chip To Chip[sec.]: 1.3
Spindle Motor Power	10.1 kW (10 min) / 7.1 kW continuous
Axis Feed Motor	X,Y: 1.0 / Z: 2.0 kW
Power Supply	AC200V ±10%, 50/60Hz ±1Hz
Power Capacity	10,000min-1 specifications : 9.5 16,000min-1 specifications(Optional) : 9.5 10,000min-1 high-torque specifications(Optional) : 10.4A 27,000min-1 specifications(Optional) : 9.5 kVA
Air Pressure	0.4 - 0.6 MPa
Air Flow	45 L/min
Machine Height	2,497 mm (98.3 in)
Floor Space Required	1,560 x 2,223 mm (61.4 x 87.5 in)
Machine Weight	2,250 kg (4,960 lb)
Positioning Accuracy	0.006 - 0.020 mm (0.00024 - 0.00079 in)
Repeatability	< 0.004 mm (0.00016 in)
Front Door	2 doors

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

500 mm (19.7 in) of X on a 600 x 400 mm (23.6 x 15.7 in) table, enough for two fixtures side by side
Tool changes of 0.7 tool to tool and 1.3 chip to chip (seconds), with random shortcut tool selection
Takes tools up to 250 mm (9.8 in) long and 110 mm (4.3 in) in diameter
Spindle options of 16,000 or 27,000 rpm, with 8,000 rpm tapping on the 27,000 rpm spindle
Continuous spindle rating of 7.1 kW, against 6.7 kW on the Speedio S300X1

Limitations

Z travel is 300 mm (11.8 in), which limits tall parts and long tools used together
Table load is 250 kg (551 lb) as standard, 300 kg (661 lb) only with the option
Through-spindle coolant and dual-contact spindle were extra-cost options
No longer a current Brother model, so this is a second-hand purchase

Best For

Two-fixture production of small aluminium and steel parts Drill-and-tap heavy work where fast chip-to-chip changes shorten cycles Parts that need tools up to 250 mm (9.8 in) long Small-tool finishing with the 27,000 rpm spindle option

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the S500X2 compare with the U500Xd2?

Both have 500 mm (19.7 in) of X. The Speedio U500Xd2 adds two rotary axes on a ø260 mm (ø10.2 in) table rated 100 kg (220 lb), with 450 mm (17.7 in) of Y and 380 mm (15.0 in) of Z. The S500X2 is a three-axis machine with a 600 x 400 mm (23.6 x 15.7 in) table rated 250 kg (551 lb).

02 What spindles were offered on the S500X2?

The standard spindle reaches 10,000 rpm, and 16,000 or 27,000 rpm spindles were options. All use the BT30 (7/24 taper No. 30) taper with MAS-BT30 shanks and MAS-P30T-2 pull studs. Power is 10.1 kW for 10 minutes and 7.1 kW continuous.

03 How long can tools be on the S500X2?

Up to 250 mm (9.8 in) long, 110 mm (4.3 in) in diameter and 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) per tool. The spindle nose to table distance is 180 - 480 mm (7.1 - 18.9 in), so a long tool leaves less room above the table for the part and vise.

04 How big is the S500X2 and what does it weigh?

It occupies 1,560 x 2,223 mm (61.4 x 87.5 in), is 2,497 mm (98.3 in) high and weighs 2,250 kg (4,960 lb). It has 2 front doors, needs 45 L/min of air at 0.4 - 0.6 MPa and runs on AC200V ±10%, 50/60Hz ±1Hz.