Brother Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Brother Speedio S700X1

Est. $100,000 - $160,000 Discontinued Specs verified 2026-10-03 · machinetool.global.brother Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

X Travel

700 mm (27.6 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 S700X1 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$100,000 - $160,000

Our best estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class — not a quote from Brother. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Brother Speedio S700X1 is a compact BT30 vertical machining center with 700 x 400 x 300 mm (27.6 x 15.7 x 11.8 in) of travel over an 800 x 400 mm (31.5 x 15.7 in) table, a 10,000 rpm spindle and Brother's CNC-C00 control. Brother has discontinued this model, so anyone looking at one now is buying a second-hand machine and should confirm which of the original options it carries.

The spindle option matters most. The base spindle runs to 10,000 rpm, and 16,000 or 27,000 rpm versions were offered, as was a high-torque 10,000 rpm version. Rated output is 10.1 kW for 10 minutes and 6.7 kW continuous. Rigid tapping tops out at 6,000 rpm, or 8,000 rpm on a machine fitted with the 27,000 rpm spindle. A dual-contact spindle and coolant through the spindle were both options, so check the spindle nameplate and the coolant plumbing rather than assuming either is present.

Tools are MAS-BT30 with MAS-P30T-2 pull studs, in a 14 or 21 tool magazine. Each tool may be up to 110 mm (4.3 in) in diameter, 250 mm (9.8 in) long and 3.0 kg (6.6 lb). Brother gives the tool-change times in seconds as 0.8 tool to tool, 1.4 chip to chip and 1.2 cut to cut, and the axes rapid at 50 / 50 / 56 m/min (1,969 / 1,969 / 2,205 ipm). On short-cycle aluminium and steel parts with many holes, those figures shape the cycle more than cutting power does.

The table is rated 250 kg (551 lb), or 300 kg (661 lb) with the option, which rules out heavy fixtures and large rotary setups. The later Speedio S700X2 keeps the same envelope and 2,400 kg (5,291 lb) weight but lists 7.1 kW continuous and a faster tool-to-tool time, 0.7 against 0.8 here (both in seconds). For installation, plan on a 2,050 x 2,220 mm (80.7 x 87.4 in) footprint, 2,497 mm (98.3 in) of height, an AC200V supply and 45 L/min of air at 0.4 to 0.6 MPa.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
CNC Control	Brother CNC-C00
X-Axis Travel	700 mm (27.6 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	800 x 400 mm (31.5 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.]: 0.8 / Chip To Chip[sec.]: 1.4 / Cut To Cut[sec.]: 1.2
Spindle Motor Power	10.1 kW (10 min) / 6.7 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	2,050 x 2,220 mm (80.7 x 87.4 in)
Machine Weight	2,400 kg (5,291 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

Tool-change times of 0.8 tool to tool, 1.4 chip to chip and 1.2 cut to cut (seconds) keep non-cutting time low on hole-heavy parts
Rapids of 50 / 50 / 56 m/min (1,969 / 1,969 / 2,205 ipm) with a 30,000 mm/min (1,181 ipm) cutting feedrate
Spindle offered at 10,000 rpm as standard with 16,000 or 27,000 rpm options, so a used machine can suit small-tool work
Positioning accuracy of 0.006 - 0.020 mm (0.00024 - 0.00079 in) and repeatability under 0.004 mm (0.00016 in)
800 x 400 mm (31.5 x 15.7 in) table on a 2,050 x 2,220 mm (80.7 x 87.4 in) footprint

Limitations

Discontinued by Brother, so every unit is a used machine whose options must be checked one by one
Table load is 250 kg (551 lb), or 300 kg (661 lb) with the option
300 mm (11.8 in) of Z and a 180 to 480 mm (7.1 to 18.9 in) spindle-nose-to-table range limit tall parts and long tool stacks
Continuous spindle rating is 6.7 kW, lower than the 7.1 kW listed for the Speedio S700X2
Tools are limited to 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) each and 110 mm (4.3 in) in diameter

Best For

Drilling and tapping of small aluminium parts Short-cycle production where tool changes dominate Light fixtures within the 250 kg (551 lb) table rating Shops wanting a used BT30 machine on the CNC-C00 control

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Is the Speedio S700X1 still in production?

No. Brother has discontinued the S700X1. Machines on offer are used, so check which spindle was fitted (10,000 rpm standard, 16,000 or 27,000 rpm optional, or the high-torque 10,000 rpm version), whether the magazine holds 14 or 21 tools, and whether the dual-contact spindle and through-spindle coolant options are present.

02 How does the S700X1 differ from the Speedio S700X2?

The Speedio S700X2 has the same 700 x 400 x 300 mm (27.6 x 15.7 x 11.8 in) travels, 800 x 400 mm (31.5 x 15.7 in) table, CNC-C00 control and 2,400 kg (5,291 lb) weight. The Speedio S700X2 also lists 7.1 kW continuous spindle output against 6.7 kW here, and its tool-to-tool time is 0.7 against 0.8 on the S700X1, both in seconds.

03 What tapping speed can the S700X1 reach?

Rigid tapping runs to 6,000 rpm with the standard spindles and to 8,000 rpm on a machine fitted with the 27,000 rpm spindle. With chip to chip listed at 1.4 (seconds) and 56 m/min (2,205 ipm) on Z, it is set up for parts that are mostly drilled and tapped holes.

04 What size tools does the magazine accept?

MAS-BT30 shanks with MAS-P30T-2 pull studs, up to 110 mm (4.3 in) in diameter, 250 mm (9.8 in) long and 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) per tool. The magazine holds 14 or 21 tools and selects them by the random shortcut method.

05 What power and air does the S700X1 need?

An AC200V supply. The power capacity is 9.5 kVA for the 10,000, 16,000 and 27,000 rpm spindle versions and higher for the high-torque 10,000 rpm version. Air demand is 45 L/min at 0.4 to 0.6 MPa. The machine weighs 2,400 kg (5,291 lb) and stands 2,497 mm (98.3 in) tall.